CARROLL COUNTY EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in WESTMINSTER, MD, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews.

CARROLL COUNTY EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC

westminster, MDMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

410 MALCOLM DR, SUITE B

WESTMINSTER, MD

Service Area

This provider serves patients in WESTMINSTER 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: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 72 surveys · 25% 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
97+5 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 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

3.6
5 reviews
Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown

My recent experience at the Carroll County Eye Center was outstanding. Dr. Hirschbein and the center staff, were efficient and caring.

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Ivy Storey

Ivy Storey

The staff of Carroll Eye Surgery Center were kind and caring with the utmost attention to their patients. I could not have asked for a better team for either eye. So very pleased with this experience. Thank you all.

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Mary Mccarthy

Mary Mccarthy

I had cataract surgery at Carroll Eye Surgery. Dr. Barber and all the staff were professional, kind and very focused on safety. The results of the surgery is excellent and I have already recommended them to a friend.

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Jeff Hinton

Jeff Hinton

Dr. Friedman needs to get his "Dr. God Syndrome" in check. After waiting an hour to see my Mother, he comes in just to tell us how busy he is and that he's going on vacation. What a total unprofessional doctor he is. It would have been nice to hear "sorry about the long wait", but no he jumped right into "I'm very busy"?? Wow, I would not recommend this eye doctor to anyone. Eye doctors are like dentists, there are PLENTY to choose from.

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RJ Teich

RJ Teich

F!@#$%^&*ING THIEVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You budget for their surgery and are told your fees are PAID at time of surgery. I HAD THE MONEY THEN, NOT FOUR MONTHS AFTER the second surgery!!!!!! THEY DO NOT STOP SENDING BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AM I PAYING FOR EVERY PERSON WHO HAS SURGERY IN THIS PLACE? WHEN ARE THE DAMN BILLS GOING TO STOP? WHEN WILL MY SURGERY FINALLY BE PAID IN FULL? DO I HAVE TO SELL MY HOUSE, MY CAR TO GET THEM OFF MY BACK? I KEEP SENDING CHECKS (MONEY I NEED TO LIVE OFF AND PAY THE MONTHLY BILLS), YET THAT IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO I NEED TO GET A LAWYER AND SUE?

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Contact

Years in Operation

22 years

Est. 2004

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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