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ALBUQUERQUE AMBULATORY EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews.

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ALBUQUERQUE AMBULATORY EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC

albuquerque, NMMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

5801 HARPER DR NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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(505) 798-3550

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ALBUQUERQUE and surrounding areas in NM.

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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: 90/100 (-3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 58 surveys · 32% 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
90-3 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
90-2 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
97+1 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
93-1 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%

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

4.2
5 reviews
J, L. Y

J, L. Y

No written review provided

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jeffrey page

jeffrey page

Staff was awesome, professional, and great to deal with, my Doctor was Charles Chang ,did a great job on my cataract surgery! Thank you all for a pleasant experience having my surgery!

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Rose Vigil

Rose Vigil

Everyone was kind and very professional. I was comfortable. Great staff. Thank you

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David Hunt

David Hunt

My wife just has her first cataract surgery (and will have the other eye done in a month). She said everyone here was kind, professional and friendly - and made the whole experience much better than she expected. (Everyone I met was kind & courteous, too!) All in all, it was a great experience and she no longer fears the 2nd surgery.

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Kim Judge

Kim Judge

Dropped someone off for eye surgery and had to wait outside in the cold for 15 Minutes before anyone let us in…. Stood outside in the hallway another 10 minutes while the women at the front desk socialized with coworkers… she was rude and unprofessional…. 3 people waiting in the waiting room were not patients as they checked in before us and I was told to leave and wait in my car. Why can some people stay and others can’t? People are nervous to have any type of surgery and this was not an inviting experience at all.

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Contact

Phone

(505) 798-3550

Website

www.aaescnm.com/

Years in Operation

24 years

Est. 2002

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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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.)?