ST CHARLES SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ST CHARLES, MO, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.1 out of 5 from 18 reviews.

ST CHARLES SURGERY CENTER

st charles, MOMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3501 HARRY S TRUMAN BLVD

ST CHARLES, MO

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ST CHARLES and surrounding areas in MO.

Contact this surgery center for service area details

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.

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.
Epidural Steroid InjectionsSteroid medication is injected near irritated spinal nerve roots to calm inflammation causing sciatica or arm pain. Often used to make physical therapy tolerable rather than as a standalone cure. There are limits on how frequently they can be repeated.Nerve Block InjectionsAnesthetic, sometimes with steroid, is injected around a specific nerve to interrupt pain signals. Used both to treat pain and to identify its source, since relief from a precisely placed block points to the nerve responsible.Radiofrequency AblationHeat generated by radio waves disables the small nerves carrying pain signals from an arthritic spinal joint. Relief commonly lasts six months to two years. Because the nerves regenerate over time, the procedure can be repeated.Spinal Cord StimulationA device delivers mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to interrupt chronic pain signals before they reach the brain. A temporary trial period is done first, so you can judge the benefit before committing to a permanent implant.Joint InjectionsSteroid or lubricating medication is injected directly into an arthritic or inflamed joint. Image guidance is often used to confirm placement. Relief typically lasts weeks to months and can make physical therapy more productive.Trigger Point InjectionsA local anesthetic is injected into a taut, tender knot of muscle to break the spasm-and-pain cycle. The appointment takes minutes and you can usually return to normal activity the same day.
ColonoscopyA flexible camera examines the full length of the colon to screen for cancer and remove polyps before they become cancerous. Done under sedation, it typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. The bowel prep the day before is the part most patients find hardest.Upper Endoscopy (EGD)A thin camera passed through the mouth examines the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Used to investigate persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, unexplained bleeding, or abdominal pain. Usually takes 15 to 30 minutes under sedation.Flexible SigmoidoscopyExamines the lower portion of the colon only, rather than its full length. Preparation is lighter than a full colonoscopy and sedation is sometimes unnecessary, but it cannot detect problems higher in the colon.Capsule EndoscopyYou swallow a vitamin-sized camera that photographs the small intestine as it passes through — a region that standard scopes cannot easily reach. There is no sedation and no recovery. The capsule passes naturally, and images are reviewed after the fact.ERCPCombines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts, most often gallstones stuck in a duct. Unlike a routine endoscopy, it carries a meaningful risk of pancreatitis afterward, so it is used when treatment is likely rather than for screening alone.Hemorrhoid TreatmentShrinks or removes swollen veins in the rectum and anus using rubber band ligation, injection, or surgical removal depending on severity. Banding is quick and typically requires no anesthesia; surgical removal is more effective for advanced cases but recovery is noticeably more uncomfortable.

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

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 34 surveys · 12% 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
97+4 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
98+2 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
95+1 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.

Google Reviews

3.1
18 reviews
autumn talley

autumn talley

Very rude, and does not communicate in a timely matter! I will never go or recommend anyone to receive care from them. Let me add I work in the eye care profession for over 20 years.

Verified Google review
Mike Sullivan

Mike Sullivan

Got talked into a lense addition surgery that my eye dr. Didn't suggest or mention though the lady Heather mislead mentor getting thistle surgery saying it was suggested. I then fell onto an option that wasn't covered by my i durance and had to exhaust my savings account with nearly 7k in bills. After now I have continuing issues with the inserted lense feeling like it is moving. Every morning if I sleep with my left side of my head on the pillow I wake up to eye irritation for almost 2 hours . This was not a necessary surgery that was requested by my eye Dr. JESSEN and to have spent so much money and have such pain in my eyes is truly negligent. This will move to the BBB for an official complaint be cause this is miserable. I should be refunded for being mislead.

Verified Google review
Constance Laws

Constance Laws

I went there for cataract surgery and of course, you get one eye done at a time. So I paid my $200 copay on each eye. Then I got the explanation of benefits and I see that I only owed one $200 copay, so they owed me $200. I called regarding this and they gave me the run around about how the claim was processed etc. I finally had the insurance company call the billing department and then, they said Oh, we do owe you the $200 from the second eye. I have been waiting a month for my refund and still nothing. I have called and left messages regarding the refund to see where we were at as far as when will the check be cut.. Still no call back I have left several messages and no one calls me back. Very poor customer service. I was a business office manager for a large medical center and I would have never treated a patient like they treated me. The whole co-management of the eye surgery billing has been a nightmare and I understand medical billing.

Verified Google review
Chakita Fields

Chakita Fields

Staff was very rude to my 80 year old mother for asking if they could wipe down the chair before she sat down. Yelled at my mother and told her she had already wiped it down. Why couldn't she just let her see her wipe it down. The manager was also very rude and disrespectful. When I went up to the door she said she had spoken to that staff and rudely closed the door in my face. If you are not happy with your job you should go elsewhere.

Verified Google review
Danielle Wilkinson-Hawkins

Danielle Wilkinson-Hawkins

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE/EMPLOYEES EVER!!!! Incompetent supervisor wouldn't even solve the issue!! Doesn't even deserve a one star review. Don't use one curse word, as they aren't allowed in this establishment like a pre-school! Very hateful, ignorant, & disrepectful employees. Didn't even know what surgery was taking place and couldn't confirm with patient so refused service to my 72 year old father whom is in VERY poor health. (Went in for his eyes) Drove 40 miles one way to be turned away (over a cuss word being used and not knowing what the procedure was called) and drive back another 40. DO NOT USE THIS SURGERY CENTER!!!! We will NEVER!

Verified Google review

Reviews from Google Places for ST CHARLES SURGERY CENTER. These are real experiences shared by patients.

Contact

Years in Operation

14 years

Est. 2012

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

Joint Commission

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

OtolaryngologyInterventional Pain MedicineGastroenterology
Medicare Certified

Verify quality data on the official CMS source:

View on Medicare.gov

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.)?