THE FRIENDSHIP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in CHEVY CHASE, MD, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews.

THE FRIENDSHIP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER

chevy chase, MDMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

5550 FRIENDSHIP BLVD #270

CHEVY CHASE, MD

Service Area

This provider serves patients in CHEVY CHASE and surrounding areas in MD.

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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.

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

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 88 surveys · 22% 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
95+2 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
94+0 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

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

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.

Google Reviews

4
9 reviews
Carolyn GC

Carolyn GC

Could not have asked for a better team of doctors, nurses, and other staff. Very considerate, conscientious and knowledgeable/skilled. Explained and answered questions fully. But the parking in the underground garage at the center could not have been worse. Cramped, crowded, and very difficult to navigate. Furthermore, we could not find one available space. My husband decided to drop me off and try to find parking elsewhere. He could not. When he returned to the garage, he asked an attendant for help. The attendant asked him why he was visiting the facility. When my husband told him about my surgery,he found us a space. This shouldn’t be necessary, but it was for us, as the parking is inadequate and sorely lacking in accessibility. Alternate, additional, or better yet, valet parking should be made available. Also, the waiting room in the surgery center is much too small—cramped and overcrowded, and a perfect breeding ground for germs.

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k r

k r

I had cataract surgery today by Dr Chaudhary. I was very pleased with the Friendship facility and staff. The nurses were friendly , courteous , eager to answer questions, very competent , and one even held my hand during the laser procedure [ which was surprisingly brief in duration and not unpleasant. An interesting experience. ]. The anesthesiologist was superb.

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c D

c D

The doctors were very nice and professional, the staff was helpful.......up to a certain point. Once the surgery was finished I stopped counting after 5 the number of times they and asked me when my ride (wife) was coming to pick me up. Made me feel like an overdue houseguest. Took maybe 30-40 minutes for her to come, surgery was at 9, took one and a half hours was out of there by 11:50am. Oh they also demanded payment of $230.00 as soon I signed in even though I have insurance, cancelation charge is $250.00 I seriously considered it for a moment for all this headache. Totally went downhill after the surgery. I wish I could have driven myself but rules are rules I would GLADLY HAVE LEFT ON MY OWN POWER.

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Heather LaRose

Heather LaRose

They need new staff for the front desk. The lady that answers the phone is quite rude every time i have had the displeasure of talking to her. She needs training on customer service. The doctors and nurses are amazing, and if you don't have to speak directly with Mrs .Rude I world recommend this place. But if you do have to speak with her make sure you have all your information ready because she is very impatient and likes to cut you off while you're talking.

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oscar mann

oscar mann

On April 22, 2015, I underwent laser-assisted cataract surgery by Dr. Thomas H. Yau, M.D., at the Friendship Ambulatory Surgery. My experience was SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT. Thank you to all concerned, Oscar Mann, M.D.

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Years in Operation

32 years

Est. 1994

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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