PRESBYTERIAN RUST MEDICAL CENTER ASC LLC DBA NEW MEXICO SURGERY CENTER MULTI SPECIALTY is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in RIO RANCHO, NM, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 2.6 out of 5 from 649 reviews.

PRESBYTERIAN RUST MEDICAL CENTER ASC LLC DBA NEW MEXICO SURGERY CENTER MULTI SPECIALTY

rio rancho, NMMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

2400 UNSER BOULEVARD SOUTHEAST SUITE 09100B

RIO RANCHO, NM

Service Area

This provider serves patients in RIO RANCHO 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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Patient Experience Scores

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

Based on 347 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
97+4 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
97+3 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

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.14%

natl avg ~1.0%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Google Reviews

2.6
649 reviews
Robert McKay

Robert McKay

I never thought I'd have occasion to write a review of a hospital, much less a glowing one, but here I am. I had what turned out to be a severe angina attack in the early morning of Friday, February 13, 2026. I called 911, the paramedics came, and we started off for the VA hospital. But they diverted us, and after an intermediate stop I wound up here at what everyone just called "Rust." I didn't get out until February 17, and if I had to spend four days in the hospital, this is the one I'd want to be in. They put me in the ICU, and almost everyone treated me like a king (and I guarantee you, I'm not a king). I can't remember all the names, but I want to mention Terina, Ashley, and Raheema, and on the last night after they transferred me out of ICU, Resh, Ren, and Mila. Every one of these people struck me in some way as being excellent in their profession, and as I say, some names I can't remember. I especially want to thank Raheema, who was my night nurse the first two days. Obviously she was in a position of authority, and I acceded to her requests, but she had this marvelous facility of making it seem like we were equals and cooperating in the endeavor of returning me to health. She's young enough to be my granddaughter, or nearly so, but in other circumstances I believe we could be great friends. And as with the others, she was very competent. I don't recommend spending time in any hospital. But if you have to, you could do worse than the 4th floor of the Rust hospital.

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Bernadette Kimble

Bernadette Kimble

I would put zero stars if it let me. My pregnant daughter was sent to this hospital because they said it had an OB triage. She got there at 2:30pm on a Thursday afternoon. I went to take her food at 6pm and she was still in the hall, they hadn’t even checked the baby at all, not the heart beat, ultra sound nothing. In three in a half hours they had only done blood work. There was a half naked sick man on a stretcher in the entrance room of the ER, like right in front of the desk you ask to see patients! It looked like a third world triage center. Completely unacceptable. They did do an ultra sound before my daughter was discharged way into the night, without resolve. We will never go to or recommend anyone go to this hospital.

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lys trujillo

lys trujillo

got seen last night due to me attempting to end my life and i regretted it. I was very calm and was just reaching out for support to regulate myself and was cooperating with the nurses and they even admitted i was easy patient and that they were thankful due to them being busy. I did request for them to contact my work bc i understand policy of having to keep me as well as requested to contact my emergency contact, they did not and reassured me multiple times they did. i confirmed my emergency contacts number so i can’t excuse it. finally after push back they let me have my phone to contact my job to let them know of my absence( mind u i gave them a whole 12 hour notice that i need to call out for my job) the night crew was amazing and did inform me and update me on what will be going on and wish i got that treatment in the morning. I believe nurse name ariana , i understand theres more patients than just me she needs to attend to. But transparency would got us a long way considering i know my emergency contact would go visit me in a heartbeat so just think about how that left me feeling when i see others families come in and im informed that they did contact my dad but never did until 2 hours before my release. Then he showed up and told me he barely knew i was here and was trying to contact me to see if i was okay. As well as my work never got contacted and finally let me contact them myself after i explained that my job has an internal number for calling out and wouldn’t find it online. Again not listening. Shouldnt take me up until 10 hours being in there to just contact who needs to know my whereabouts, im 18 yes an adult legally but mentally still a child and my parent and job should know my whereabouts. Just take this as feedback for future patients no hate to you guys and the man thats been there for 22 years needs a raiseeee!!!!! he worked night crew and went out of his way to make sure im comfortable and was fully transparent with me!

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Angie Flores

Angie Flores

I recently had a medical scare and had to go to the ER. Most of the staff I interacted with was so warm and caring, it really helped me feel safe during a scary situation. A special shout of to Chris(tina) - the nurse with multichrome eyeglasses and matching nails. She really went above and beyond and was just so thoughtful as I was being admitted and getting testing. I hope I never have to return to any ER but I'm very thankful for my treatment here.

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Sheila Hansen

Sheila Hansen

While going through prep for a colonoscopy, (I hadn't even gotten to the 2nd round of 64 Oz of cleansing) I tried to get up from bed at 12:30am and almost fell I was so weak. Then at 1am tried to get up again and fell. My husband ran over to get me and I was like a rag doll but he finally got me in a chair and a minute later I was unconscious for over 5 min. By then the EMTs were just arriving. They were amazing, said I was severely dehydrated and bp was 60/40. They took me to Rust Pres. (first time there) I was amazed at 2am after they had just finished a rush of patients that all the staff were so calm, pleasant, and chatty. It was like being in a scene from a TV medical show. Even the Dr. (Dane Sale was awesome)... Took his time chatting as well as explaining what happened, and offered the suggestion of considering having the colonoscopy with observation at the hospital instead of a stand alone clinic so I could receive IV fluids if needed and the amount of laxative liquids might be reduced from the standard dose given by the standalone. I am so grateful to the nurses who were so sweet, caring and responsive even after a busy influx of patients before I came. I was a great first experience compared to the last GI experience I had at another popular hospital in Albuquerque. I loved the environment, cleanliness and atmosphere and will definitely get my colonoscopy done there as soon as I can get it scheduled.

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Years in Operation

5 years

Est. 2021

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

8

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngologyObstetrics & GynecologyInterventional Pain MedicinePlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryDental SurgeryPodiatry
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