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
Location & Directions
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.
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.
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%
Preparing for Your Procedure
Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.
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Google Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Contact
Phone
(301) 215-7347Years in Operation
32 years
Est. 1994
Ownership
For-Profit
Operating Rooms
4
Specialties
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View on Medicare.govQuestions to Ask
- •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
- •What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?
- •What is the facility's hospital transfer rate?
- •What anesthesia options are available?
- •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
- •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?