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RIVER DRIVE SURGERY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ELMWOOD PARK, NJ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 1905 reviews.

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RIVER DRIVE SURGERY CENTER LLC

elmwood park, NJMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

619 RIVER DR 1ST FLOOR

ELMWOOD PARK, NJ

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(201) 693-4330

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ELMWOOD PARK 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.

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: 93/100 (+0 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 743 surveys · 25% 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
93+0 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
92+0 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
92-2 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.

0.03%

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.

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

4.8
1905 reviews
Rita Maratta

Rita Maratta

Entire staff were professional from greeters at the door to the medical staff. They were kind and very patient especially with the “senior” patients. I had a great experience. My doctor Dr. Modi was the best , explaining the procedure and putting me at ease.

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Assumption College for Sisters President

Assumption College for Sisters President

Everyone was pleasant and helpful. Things moved quickly and smoothly. I felt safe and secure. Dr. Andersen was very calming and positive. The hustle and bustle of the staff did not bother me. It was all good

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Risella Millora

Risella Millora

Thank you to the entire team at the River Drive Surgery & Laser Center for the excellent care I received during my cataract surgeries on January 14th and January 28th. From check-in to pre-op and post-op care, every step was well organized and smoothly run, it truly put me at ease. Dr. Corey Notis, the anesthesiologist, and all the staff are clearly well trained, so professional, and exceptional at what they do. I am so grateful for the courtesy, care, and efficiency that I received from Dr. Notis and all the staff.

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Lyudmila Yevgrafova

Lyudmila Yevgrafova

Staff is very professional! Admissions were quick, clerks pleasant, all questions to the point. Waiting time prior to surgery 15 minutes, very quick. Medical staff is excellent! All doctors and nurses attentive and professional. I feel support and encouragement from the beginning to the end of the procedure. Thanks a lot!

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Joseph Desposito

Joseph Desposito

Based on the professionalism, kindness and courtesy I received, and the same kind I observed for others in my view, I would rate this center a 5-star. It is not very easy to please all of the people all of the time as the old timers saying goes and yet it seemed everyone here was giving it there all. I would definitely recommend this Surgical Eye Center to anyone going for an eye procedure.

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Contact

Phone

(201) 693-4330

Website

riverdrivesurgery.com/

Years in Operation

27 years

Est. 1999

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

5

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?