OIL CENTER SURGICAL PLAZA is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in LAFAYETTE, LA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 2.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews.

OIL CENTER SURGICAL PLAZA

lafayette, LAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1000 WEST PINHOOK

LAFAYETTE, LA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in LAFAYETTE and surrounding areas in LA.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters — a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.
Knee ArthroscopyA camera and small instruments are inserted through incisions the size of a buttonhole to repair cartilage, trim a torn meniscus, or remove loose fragments. Because the joint is not opened fully, recovery is far faster than traditional open knee surgery.Shoulder ArthroscopyUses a small camera and instruments through tiny incisions to repair the shoulder joint — commonly for impingement, labral tears, or damaged cartilage. Most patients go home the same day and begin physical therapy within the first week.ACL ReconstructionRebuilds the torn anterior cruciate ligament using a graft, since a fully torn ACL does not heal on its own. The surgery itself is outpatient, but returning to cutting and pivoting sports typically takes nine to twelve months of structured rehabilitation.Rotator Cuff RepairReattaches torn tendons in the shoulder to the bone. Pain relief often comes well before strength does — a sling is typical for several weeks and full recovery commonly takes four to six months, with physical therapy doing much of the work.Carpal Tunnel ReleaseCuts the ligament pressing on the median nerve at the wrist to relieve numbness, tingling, and night pain in the hand. The procedure takes about 15 minutes under local anesthesia. Night symptoms often improve immediately; grip strength returns over several weeks.Joint ReplacementDamaged joint surfaces are replaced with implants, most commonly at the knee or hip. Once exclusively a hospital procedure, selected healthy patients now have this done at surgery centers and go home the same day with a structured recovery plan.
Tonsillectomy / AdenoidectomyThe tonsils and sometimes the adenoids are removed for repeated infections or sleep-disordered breathing. Recovery is notably harder for adults than children, with significant throat pain for a week or more and a real emphasis on staying hydrated.Ear Tube PlacementTiny tubes are placed through the eardrum to drain fluid and ventilate the middle ear, most often for children with recurrent ear infections. The procedure takes about 10 minutes and the tubes usually fall out on their own within a year.Sinus Surgery (FESS)A camera and instruments passed through the nostrils open blocked sinus drainage pathways, with no external incisions. Considered for chronic sinusitis that has not improved with medication. Congestion often worsens briefly before it improves.SeptoplastyThe wall of cartilage and bone between the nostrils is straightened to improve airflow through a blocked side. It addresses breathing rather than external appearance, though it is sometimes combined with cosmetic reshaping.Turbinate ReductionSwollen tissue inside the nose is shrunk to improve airflow, frequently at the same time as septoplasty. Often the difference between a nose that is structurally straight and one that actually feels open.LaryngoscopyA scope examines the voice box and vocal cords, used for persistent hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or throat pain that has not resolved. Small lesions can sometimes be biopsied or removed during the same procedure.
Epidural Steroid InjectionsSteroid medication is injected near irritated spinal nerve roots to calm inflammation causing sciatica or arm pain. Often used to make physical therapy tolerable rather than as a standalone cure. There are limits on how frequently they can be repeated.Nerve Block InjectionsAnesthetic, sometimes with steroid, is injected around a specific nerve to interrupt pain signals. Used both to treat pain and to identify its source, since relief from a precisely placed block points to the nerve responsible.Radiofrequency AblationHeat generated by radio waves disables the small nerves carrying pain signals from an arthritic spinal joint. Relief commonly lasts six months to two years. Because the nerves regenerate over time, the procedure can be repeated.Spinal Cord StimulationA device delivers mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to interrupt chronic pain signals before they reach the brain. A temporary trial period is done first, so you can judge the benefit before committing to a permanent implant.Joint InjectionsSteroid or lubricating medication is injected directly into an arthritic or inflamed joint. Image guidance is often used to confirm placement. Relief typically lasts weeks to months and can make physical therapy more productive.Trigger Point InjectionsA local anesthetic is injected into a taut, tender knot of muscle to break the spasm-and-pain cycle. The appointment takes minutes and you can usually return to normal activity the same day.
Breast Augmentation / ReductionBreast size is increased by placing implants, or decreased by removing breast tissue and skin and repositioning the remaining tissue. Reduction is often performed to relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by breast weight.RhinoplastySurgery that reshapes the nose by altering the bone and cartilage beneath the skin. It is performed to change appearance, to correct breathing problems caused by internal structure, or both. Swelling takes months to fully resolve.FaceliftLiposuctionFat is suctioned out from beneath the skin through small tubes called cannulas, reshaping a specific area such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. It targets localized deposits and is a contouring procedure rather than a method of weight loss.Wound ReconstructionRebuilds skin and underlying tissue where a wound is too large or too damaged to close directly. Surgeons move nearby tissue, or transfer skin and muscle from elsewhere on the body, to cover the defect. Often follows trauma, infection, or cancer removal.Skin GraftingHealthy skin is taken from one area of the body and transplanted to cover a wound or burn elsewhere. Both the graft site and the donor site need care, and the donor site is often the more uncomfortable of the two.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 129 surveys · 33% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
96+3 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
98+4 vs national avg (94)
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Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Google Reviews

2.7
7 reviews
Megan Pellerin

Megan Pellerin

In my child 17 years of life, I have never experince anything like this. He has complex medical needs. And requires sedated dental work. This is where he has always gone to get his cleanings and dental work done. With no problem about insurnace. We have very good corporate insurance, and medicaid. Medicaid is not bc of our income it's bc of his long term disability. We were told that they would not beable to use the facility bc he has medicaid. Bc of the medicaid they wouldnt take our primary private insurnace or even cash! It really feels like discrimination. There is something very sketchy about this place. We go to plenty of doctors and facilities and they have never refused to see us for these reasons.

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Michaela Chaney

Michaela Chaney

I had such a wonderful experience here I had to come and leave a review. EVERYONE there was nice and knowledge. Made me and my family feel right at home from beginning to end of our visit. Thank you Surgery Center for making my day because I was nervous when we first got there. Your kindness made all the difference. I would recommend them to anyone.♥️

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Bruce Broussard

Bruce Broussard

Very rude people that don't even care to learn about their patients. The lady didn't even get the names right of the people. She then asked for my number which I wasn't even a patient and told me she would call me instead of talking to me as a regular person even though I told her I was staying there the entire time and that all they had to do was call my name and I would come up to the desk. Makes no sense that they can't call their patients by the right name especially when it's an easy common name. Then they saw a man with his wife and was giving another woman his items. This place really needs to get their act together.

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Michael Blazek

Michael Blazek

For the second time I had an appointment at this facility that got delayed several hours. The nurse in charge of scheduling had 41 procedures scheduled for my date. What kind of care can they provide the patients? She stated to me and another patient that we were told to expect to be there all day on the initial call. When both the other patient and myself refuted her misstatements of fact, she then placed blame on another person. I heard complaints throughout the small cramped waiting room. I heard stories where patients traveled two hours to attend there 11:30 a.m. appointment. When they were 30 minutes from arrival, they received a call stating come in two hours later. They did not get moved to the prep area until 4 p.m. Another gentleman was called in for a 10 o'clock appointment. He received a call about a delay when he was arriving at the facility. He didn't get brought back until after me an was wheeled in the surgery room at 4:36. He kept telling all who would listen that his wife could not drive when it was dark. The prep nurse was trying her best to get this gentleman moved up on the scheduled. This driving fact was relayed to the scheduling director at 3 pm. I heard him pleading around 4 p.m. of this fact. The center really cares about the care and safety of the patients. Just tell your Doctors to scheduled you elsewhere for procedures. I should have written a review the first time they caused me a 5 hour delay. I walked out , but first demanded a refund. It took a little bit of arguing and threatening a lawsuit to get my money back. Yes, they demand payment when you first arrive and can care less about how long you wait after payment. I seen another review that commented on the person that check you in. They are probably accurate. She was rude and condescending during my visit also. Don't go here, go somewhere else.

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Shawnn

Shawnn

On October 1,2020, my father had a surgical procedure done by his opthalmologist. My complaint has nothing to do with her or the services in which she provided, because as always, she is by all means, courteous, polite, compassionate, and respectful. However I cannot and I will not say the same for the staff I encountered yesterday. There were two ladies with clerical positions whom at first I thought to be kind, patient, and respectful upon my initial viewing and introduction. However, as time passed, while I was waiting for my dad's procedure to be done...I could hear them talking and chattering amongst themselves on different topics, which didn't bother me until the subject of recent events in this world and locally in the state we live in was approached. By that time, my husband and I were the only two people in the waiting room. Where we were seated in the lobby, there was no view of the staff so I do not know who or which staff member said the comments I heard. However, it felt personal to me. As far as I can tell during my waiting time for my dad's procedure, we were the only African Americans in that particular setting and/or area. We were kind, quiet, and respectful this entire time. We did nothing wrong, that I can think of to even remotely trigger the things we heard these staff members speak of about the current race related activities going on in this world, let alone that which has occurred in the city of Lafayette and is still ongoing. The last place I want to hear opinions on race relations in this world is in a surgical clinic where my father is having an optical procedure. I felt as though I was purposely singled out because of my skin color and my husband's feelings toward this experience was far worse than mine. I had to leave several times to keep my composure and not disrespect myself, the staff, my father, and his physician. My father is a disabled Vietnam veteran. It's one thing reading and interacting with individuals who share these explicit and offensive thoughts on race relations through news and social media, and occasionally encountering it in stores, traffic, parks, and perhaps a few other places, but as a healthcare professional of 24 years myself, I was appalled at what I heard these women say. In today's economy, I know how difficult it is to hold a job so I can't see the satisfaction of taking that from someone so I'm not at all requesting anyone's job be removed, but as a professional, race relations and your negative opinions and judgements should not be spoken of blatantly and loudly in the work place. Because of this I no longer want my father's future procedures done at this facility. My father fought a war and sacrificed his life for this country and to hear what the staff said had me worried about my father the entire time. This was the worst experience I ever encountered in a healthcare setting and I no longer desire their services for my father or any family member of mine. I pray to God no one has to ever sit and wait for their loved one in surgery while listening to the staff's uncomfortable and offensive comments and jokes on local and national race related topics. I do not trust this facility with my father's care.

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Years in Operation

12 years

Est. 2014

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

OphthalmologyOrthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngologyInterventional Pain MedicinePlastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medicare Certified

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