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MAINE EYE CENTER PA is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in PORTLAND, ME, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 462 reviews.

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MAINE EYE CENTER PA

portland, MEMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

15 LOWELL ST

PORTLAND, ME

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(207) 774-8277

Service Area

This provider serves patients in PORTLAND and surrounding areas in ME.

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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.

Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)6
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.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery6
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.

Browse all procedures by specialtyCommon questions about outpatient surgery

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 195 surveys · 46% 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
97+4 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
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
97+3 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.

Safety Metrics

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

BENJAMIN JAMES FOWLER, MD, PHD

Ophthalmology

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BROOKE E MILLER, MD

Student (Health Care)

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BRYNN N WAJDA, MD

Ophthalmology

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CHARLES M ZACKS, MD

Ophthalmology

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CURTIS MACKAY LIBBY, MD

Ophthalmology

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FRANK WILDMAN READ, MD

Ophthalmology

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+ 14 more affiliated surgeons on record

Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

What to Expect: Cataract Surgery
The procedure, the day of, and how vision changes after.
What to Expect: LASIK
Who it suits, what it costs, and recovery.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
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Google Reviews

4.3
462 reviews
robert mckee

robert mckee

I was extremely pleased with the staff and the evaluation they performed for an upcoming surgery. They treated me as if I was a 'special' patient and kept me very informed as the evaluation progressed such that I didn't have any follow-up questions. They were very friendly and personable which enhanced my visit.

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Peter Osborne

Peter Osborne

I had a great experience with Dr. Hahn and team before, during, and following my LASIK surgery. They were professional, accessible, and transparent with details, pricing, etc. They made sure I had ample opportunity for my questions to be answered and informed me about every detail. I was pleased to get a call from Dr. Hahn the evening after my surgery to check up on me and see if I had questions. I would definitely recommend others!

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Jane Caulfield

Jane Caulfield

Everyone here - receptionists, nurses, anaesthetist, and surgeon (Dr. Bozorg) - was professional, efficient, and personable. Sometimes even fun :) I felt confident that everyone was doing their best for me. I hadn't felt that in a long time. If you're worried about getting cataract surgery, go here ASAP. The result is spectacular, esp if you've worn thick glasses for 60 years. For me, it was worth five long treks from the north country.

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KayCo

KayCo

I want to thank Maine Eye Center for the quick response and the care that was given to a family member. From the call with Jim in triage, to the last person we saw (a janitor) everyone was so caring and helpful. The office was beyond busy, but we were still seen with smiling faces. Thank you to the woman covering in reception, the techs, nurses, and doctors! Was it a long wait? Sure was, but it was worth it to receive the care we did!

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Kelly-Jo Kuczynski

Kelly-Jo Kuczynski

Unfortunately, my experience has been a disaster! I had a consultation with Dr Libby mid-October for cataract surgery only to be told he was retiring at the end of the year. He was wonderful and personally assured me he would make sure I received my surgery. The scheduler never called me, when I called them I was told he had “no room” in the surgery schedule. I spoke with a “manager” Cory who was going to help find a solution. It took several follow up calls initiated by myself and I was offered an appointment to with Dr Bozorg for a “meet and greet” before she would be performing my surgery. I was reassured by Cory that he would “make sure” I was scheduled for the surgery before the end of the year. I went to the appointment with Dr Bozorg, wasn’t seen until well over a hour after my scheduled time. I was informed by her assistant that I would not be scheduled before the end of the year, contrary to what I have previously been told, she said she would ask Cory to follow up with me. It’s been another week, I have left him a voicemail with no response. Will someone please communicate with me?

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Contact

Phone

(207) 774-8277

Website

www.maineeyecenter.com/

Years in Operation

39 years

Est. 1987

Ownership

Non-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

OphthalmologyPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?