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CATARACT AND LASER CENTER OF THE NORTH SHORE LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ANDOVER, MA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews.

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CATARACT AND LASER CENTER OF THE NORTH SHORE LLC

andover, MAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

349 N MAIN ST.

ANDOVER, MA

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(978) 475-0959

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ANDOVER and surrounding areas in MA.

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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.

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

Based on 83 surveys · 38% 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)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
95+3 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)
0↑ natl avg100
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.

0.02%

natl avg ~1.0%

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.

ALICIA PICARD, PHARMD

Pharmacist

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BARBARA J. FLENO

Pharmacist

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CORNELIUS M. FOLEY

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CYNTHIA MCKALLAGAT, CFM

Sports Medicine

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EDUARDO O DAGOSTINO, MD

Anesthesiology

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JOSEPH WILLIAM DESIATO, M.D.

Pediatrics

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+ 3 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.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

3.6
7 reviews
Karen Jones

Karen Jones

My husband just had his first cataract surgery done this morning here, and we couldn't have been more impressed! The staff, the professionalism, the expert care, the ease, the great results...I could go on and on. He had been feeling nervous about it, and now - well, he's quite delighted with the experience! On a scale of 1 - 100, we'd give them a score of 100, no question.

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James McLaughlin

James McLaughlin

Great experience here. The Nurses were all friendly and professional. They made you feel comfortable and safe.

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Steph D

Steph D

EXTREMELY unprofessional. My grandma was supposed to get cataract surgery here however she only speaks basic English so she needed someone to go with her to interpret. My aunt was told she couldn't go due to her line of work, she has been around too many people. She informed Ginny that I would be going to interpret a week before the appointment and everything seemed fine. Fast forward to the date of the appointment, I leave my house and drive 45 minutes to pick up my grandma, I get to her and we are getting ready to leave the house at 10:30 for her 11am appointment, when my aunts phone rings. Ginny is calling, to let us know that the appointment has to be cancelled and rescheduled for another day because she "can't find an interpreter." And all of a sudden its not okay for me to go. My aunt has voice recordings of her previous conversations with Ginny letting her know I was going and giving her my phone number to call. The worst part of all of this is that they made my grandmother put eyedrops in her eyes for three days prior, eye drops of which gave her severe migraines every time she used them. All that preparation for what...NOTHING. Very unsatisfied with the service given and I hope others are not treated the way we were.

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Janice Bemis

Janice Bemis

Had cataract surgery here. Procedure and care excellent. BEWARE, if your insurance company processes your claim incorrectly and you end up overpaying the Anesthesiologist that practices here, YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR MONEY BACK from that doctor. Still waiting from 18 months ago! Will be calling him out on twitter soon if I don't receive the monies that were overpaid.

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leonard provost

leonard provost

Very pleased with this facility. The Doctor and staff were professional, helpful and thorough.

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Contact

Phone

(978) 475-0959

Website

www.clcandover.comcastbiz.net/

Years in Operation

28 years

Est. 1998

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
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  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?