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WESTMINSTER SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in WESTMINSTER, MD, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews.

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WESTMINSTER SURGERY CENTER

westminster, MDMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

826 WASHINGTON RD STE 131

WESTMINSTER, MD

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(410) 871-9440

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery6
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.
Otolaryngology (ENT Surgery)6
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.
Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Surgery)6
Bunion Correction (Bunionectomy)The bony prominence at the base of the big toe is removed and the bone realigned, often with screws or plates. Recovery involves weeks in a protective shoe or boot, and swelling can persist for several months.Hammertoe CorrectionA toe permanently bent at the middle joint is straightened, sometimes with a temporary pin holding the correction. Considered when the toe rubs painfully in shoes or has developed calluses and sores.Plantar Fascia ReleaseThe tight band of tissue along the bottom of the foot is partially released to relieve stubborn heel pain. Reserved for cases that have not improved after months of stretching, orthotics, and other conservative treatment.Ankle ArthroscopyA small camera and instruments treat problems inside the ankle joint — impingement, loose fragments, or damaged cartilage — through incisions a few millimeters wide, avoiding a larger open exposure.Ingrown Toenail RemovalThe edge of a nail growing into the surrounding skin is removed under local anesthesia. When the problem keeps recurring, the nail-forming tissue at that edge is also treated so it does not grow back.Foot Fracture RepairBroken bones in the foot are realigned and stabilized with hardware so they heal in position. Because the foot bears your full weight with every step, alignment matters more here than the small bone size suggests.

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

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Patient Experience Scores

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

Based on 186 surveys · 35% 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)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
96+2 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.

0.04%

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.

Preparing for Your Procedure

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

Knee Arthroscopy Recovery Timeline
Week by week, what to expect after.
Shoulder Arthroscopy Recovery
Sling time, therapy, and getting back to normal.
Tonsillectomy and Ear Tubes: A Parent Guide
What to expect if your child is having either.
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.
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Google Reviews

4.6
22 reviews
Heather Rogers

Heather Rogers

The staff was so sweet and friendly! The anesthesiologist and Dr. Lewis were amazing and treated me with kind and compassion!! Thank you!!

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Michele Evans

Michele Evans

Very disappointed. They never called the night before as a reminder and the day of the procedure they called to say it was missed. Hello the appt was 2 not 11:30. They cancelled the last appt and this time they changed the time with no notice. We rush there to be seen. Ok thank you. Don’t expect to get paperwork to fill out to save time the day of and when I come back next week it has to be filled again there. What happens if the person needs help filling the forms out and can’t do it on their own. They don’t get seen?? Come on people really? Not a good experience there.

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Drew Gordon

Drew Gordon

Had acl and meniscus tear repair here and everyone was awesome. Everyone was friendly and helpful and went above and beyond what was expected. My glasses broke and they even fixed those while I was in surgery. The Billing department is my only complaint. They want payment upfront to cover the reminder of my deductible but take forever to submit the claim. they called my insurance 2 weeks before surgery about how much I owed on my deductible and by the time you go for surgery you have paid more into that deductible. Still waiting for a claim to be submitted so I can get refunded the money I overpaid paid to them and now need to go towards my deductible to pay the other doctors bills that were submitted in a timely manner to the insurance company.

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Sarah Stanley

Sarah Stanley

All the staff at Westminster Surgery Center are wonderful! From the front office staff, to the nurses (Eric, Kristy (I think) and Kelsey, sorry if I forgot some!) were so friendly and accommodating. Everything was explained thoroughly to me and the staff made sure I was comfortable throughout my whole at the center. The facility was clean and comfortable with an endless supply of warm blankets! :) I would 100% recommend the Westminster surgery center.

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Tacha Slusher

Tacha Slusher

Best experience ever! I had surgery morning of Dec 10, 2020 with the best team at the surgery Center. As soon as I walked in the receptionist was pleasant. to meeting my nurse Barbara and anaesthesiologist Dr. Patel. The nurse that assisted me after surgery was great also. Dr. Patel gave me words of encouragement and I loved our chat about yoga. I am so thankful to have had a great team and experienced individuals during my surgery, You guys ROCK!!

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Contact

Phone

(410) 871-9440

Website

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Years in Operation

18 years

Est. 2008

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngologyPodiatry
Medicare Certified

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Questions 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.)?