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NORTH JERSEY ASC ASSOCIATES is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in CLIFTON, NJ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews.

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NORTH JERSEY ASC ASSOCIATES

clifton, NJMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1060 CLIFTON AVENUE

CLIFTON, NJ

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(973) 532-7899

Service Area

This provider serves patients in CLIFTON and surrounding areas in NJ.

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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.
Obstetrics & Gynecology6
HysteroscopyA slim camera passed through the cervix examines the inside of the uterus, and can remove polyps or fibroids in the same visit. No abdominal incision is involved. Cramping for a day or two afterward is normal.LaparoscopyA camera and instruments are inserted through small abdominal incisions, allowing diagnosis and treatment without a large open incision. Used for endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and pelvic pain, with recovery measured in days rather than weeks.D&C (Dilation and Curettage)The cervix is dilated and the uterine lining removed, for heavy bleeding, after a miscarriage, or to obtain tissue for diagnosis. The procedure takes 10 to 15 minutes and most people return to normal activity within a day or two.Tubal LigationThe fallopian tubes are sealed, cut, or removed to provide permanent contraception. It should be considered irreversible — reversal is not reliably successful, so it is intended for people certain they do not want future pregnancy.Endometrial AblationThe uterine lining is destroyed to reduce or stop heavy menstrual bleeding, offering an alternative to hysterectomy. It is not a contraceptive, and it is only appropriate for those who have completed childbearing.Ovarian Cyst RemovalA persistent, enlarging, or painful ovarian cyst is removed, usually laparoscopically. Surgeons generally aim to remove the cyst while preserving the ovary itself, particularly for patients who may want future pregnancy.
Interventional Pain Management6
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.
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 Data Not Available

This facility does not have published OAS CAHPS survey data. Facilities with fewer than 100 completed surveys are not required to report.

Safety Metrics

Safe Surgery Checklist: 96.2% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

96.2%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.54%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.05%

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.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

ANJALI D PATEL, D.O.

Anesthesiology

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JESSICA A KOWALEWSKI, MSN, RNC-OB, WHNP-BC

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ROBERT A SCHULTZ, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

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SHANTI EPPANAPALLY, MD

Anesthesiology

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VINCENT GEORGE FIETTI, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

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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.
What to Expect: Epidural Steroid Injection
What it treats and how long relief lasts.
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

3.4
5 reviews
freddy E

freddy E

I have a appointment for today the 19 at 10:30 am. They call me 4 days before if i want to come at 10 am I say sure.when I get there they told me that I wass to early and my appointment is for 11:30 and the recovery it will take 2 hours for a colonoscopy,whoever the nurse at the doctor office in fairlawn told me that I'll be OK in 40 minutes.these ppl are bunch of clowns unprofessional ppl be aware before you sign any documents with these clowns since they dont uncurage you to read the papers they just want your signature and clean thyre hands of any malpractice.

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Tania Veiga

Tania Veiga

Both my partner and I are patients of Dr Vinod, who is EXCELLENT. However, I feel I have to say the policy at this Clifton location, that the waiting area is ONLY for patients and NOT family members, is inconsiderate to those who are already worried for their loved ones having procedures. You are told (in a rather rude way) to wait outside or in your car, even though the waiting area is empty. I saw them tell an elderly man to go wait downstairs on a bench while his wife was having her procedure. Again, the waiting area completely empty besides the two of us. It just wasn’t a very good experience at this location, compared to the previous facility in Fairlawn.

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Rich de la Torre

Rich de la Torre

It's not a big place, but that didn't matter as all the staff at NJ ASC: the front-desk staff, pre-op nurses, the anesthesiologist, OR nurse and Dr. Vinod, were all very friendly, professional and helpful. I felt well attended to through every step of the procedure from intake to post-op. One great perk was that they provided transportation to and from the surgi-center in a nice Mercedes SUV. It was very convenient and comfortable, post-op especially. If you need to have a GI procedure done, this is the place to do it!

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Harold Ball

Harold Ball

The service offered by the staff is professional and warm, the place is not "Fancy" but they have everything to take good care of you, Dr. Okoronkwo is highly recommended by me.

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Natalie Cox

Natalie Cox

This was my first time getting a colonoscopy with Dr. Jeevan Vinod and the North Jersey ASC Associates surgical center. It was one of the best facilities I've ever been to (and I've been to many). From the moment I arrived at the registration desk, through the procedure, and release, the administrative staff, all the nurses, assistants, and doctors provided the most amazing care with the utmost professionalism. Although these are procedures that you don't look forward to, I would definitely recommend Dr. Vinod and this facility to anyone. Thank you for taking such good care of me!

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Contact

Phone

(973) 532-7899

Website

northjerseyasc.com/

Years in Operation

12 years

Est. 2014

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

ACHC

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryObstetrics & GynecologyInterventional Pain MedicineGastroenterologyPodiatry
Medicare Certified

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