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ST JOSEPH CENTER FOR OUTPATIENT SURGERY LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ST JOSEPH, MO, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.7 out of 5 from 22 reviews.

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ST JOSEPH CENTER FOR OUTPATIENT SURGERY LLC

st joseph, MOMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

4510 FREDERICK BLVD

ST JOSEPH, MO

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(816) 364-9992

Service Area

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

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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.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery6
Breast Augmentation / ReductionBreast size is increased by placing implants, or decreased by removing breast tissue and skin and repositioning the remaining tissue. Reduction is often performed to relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by breast weight.RhinoplastySurgery that reshapes the nose by altering the bone and cartilage beneath the skin. It is performed to change appearance, to correct breathing problems caused by internal structure, or both. Swelling takes months to fully resolve.FaceliftLiposuctionFat is suctioned out from beneath the skin through small tubes called cannulas, reshaping a specific area such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. It targets localized deposits and is a contouring procedure rather than a method of weight loss.Wound ReconstructionRebuilds skin and underlying tissue where a wound is too large or too damaged to close directly. Surgeons move nearby tissue, or transfer skin and muscle from elsewhere on the body, to cover the defect. Often follows trauma, infection, or cancer removal.Skin GraftingHealthy skin is taken from one area of the body and transplanted to cover a wound or burn elsewhere. Both the graft site and the donor site need care, and the donor site is often the more uncomfortable of the two.
Gastroenterology (GI Surgery)6
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.
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: 98/100 (+5 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 50 surveys · 31% 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
98+5 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
98+6 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
98+4 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

Safe Surgery Checklist: 100.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

% of surgical patients for whom a safe surgery checklist was used (ASC-9). Higher is better.

100.0%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.18%

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.

0.02%

natl avg ~0.01%

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.

RYAN HLADKY, AA

367H00000X

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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.

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

3.7
22 reviews
Kennefth

Kennefth

My mother experienced an array of questionable things with Scott McGuire and the Center. She was in good health before she had her colonoscopy. Immediately after the procedure she felt very sick. She had difficulty breathing, acid reflux, chest congestion with wheezing, dizziness, a terrible pain in her throat, spit up yellow mucus and was rushed out when she could barely walk. She was given the same anesthesia that killed Michael Jackson and was administered a breathing pump that is known to cause issues like this when her breathing went shallow under the anesthesia. This could have also been caused by negligent sanitary practices according to Google AI overview. They never labeled her urine sample. She also heard them mention that they had no idea who an abandoned urine sample they found in the bathroom belonged to. She had to walk through spilled IV fluid that was left uncleaned on the ground before her procedure. This afternoon she went to the ER and they said that she could develop pneumonia. She currently has a 99 degree fever and is still coughing wet coughs at 10pm when her procedure was in the morning. The anesthesiologist said that she probably came in already sick but she tested negative for viruses and Covid. She wasn’t notified that the pump was used until the ER called Scott’s office and questioned them. There are alternative methods of sedation and alternatives to the Jackson Rees breathing system. No post operation suggestions were made. Another review was left 8 years ago stating that a patient was told she couldn’t leave or have her procedure until all of the other patients had their procedures because they would have to sterilize their equipment due to her having an infection she was taking antibiotics for. This implies that they don’t clean their equipment.

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Jason Harris

Jason Harris

The staff here put some calm into a very stressful event. Polite, personable, professional. They got me everything I needed on my way in and out. Also gave me a nice followup call the next day.

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Jace Guyer

Jace Guyer

Had my first ever colonoscopy here yesterday and was *terrified*. Like, wild eyed freaking out. They took care of me every step of the way. They were respectful from the moment I walked in to the moment I walked out. My doctor ended up having a patient take a REALLY long time and set them back quite a bit in the schedule (I was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and didn't end up heading back to surgery til 1:45 p.m.) and they were great with communicating what was going on and apologizing for the wait. In spite of it being such an awful day for them, they were entirely in great spirits. By the time I was back in the operating room, I was in tears due to my extreme anxiety surrounding anesthesia. My younger sister died in the middle of surgery when she was 3 and it's freaked me out since. The anesthesiologist held my hand, literally dried my tears as they fell, and explained every step for me, even what she was injecting and why. The Dr. Francis McCormick was an absolute rockstar. It was my first time meeting him, I usually see his Nurse Practitioner, and he asked me about my history, explained what he was going to do, and then in 30 minutes, I was done. He came out once I was awake and coherent, explained to me the results and next step. Kindest man ever. It made what was already a scary time for me MUCH less scary and dreadful.

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Stephanie Harbeston

Stephanie Harbeston

Not only does the anesthesia doctor NOT respect privacy- the post op nurse TJ has ZERO compassion and concern for others. Telling me when I quit crying she will help me. Wouldn’t get my family. Pathetic. Nurse who is supposedly helping with ortho cases was rude and hateful every phone call she ever made! Last procedure she ripped the pillow out from under my leg just harsh!! Wouldn’t recommend this place to my worst enemy !!

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Kristi Faulkner

Kristi Faulkner

Just had a complex meniscus buckle handle tear full repair right knee done here. The staff was great, excellent and very clean. Dr Miller was excellent! Took my fear away and did great on my surgery. Day 4- hardly any pain and I am able to walk some and knee is bearing my weight!!! Can’t say enough good and I am not one to do any surgery unless I have no choice…

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Contact

Phone

(816) 364-9992

Website

sjcos.com/

Years in Operation

23 years

Est. 2003

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

6

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngologyPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryGastroenterologyPodiatry
Medicare Certified

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