ST PETERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ALBANY, NY, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews.

ST PETERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC

albany, NYMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1375 WASHINGTON AVE, STE. 201

ALBANY, NY

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ALBANY and surrounding areas in NY.

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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.

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.
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.
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.
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: 92/100 (-1 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 75 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
92-1 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
91-1 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
97+1 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
88-6 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: 81.7% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

81.7%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.08%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.01%

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.

Google Reviews

3.7
17 reviews
Daniel Jackson

Daniel Jackson

My nurse was cranky and when she tried to make a negative comment about something I said under her breath, wasn't quiet and I heard it all. Don't expect the nursing staff to actually show compassion for you either. Also, showed up for a 9AM appointment, never saw anyone until 9:30 then rushed me to my procedure. I could have gone to AMC and been treated this way. The medical assistant was the nicest person there

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Eth Weimer

Eth Weimer

Terrible communication. I thought out pt surgery discharged you as out pt. Staff leaves at 7 so if you're still in recovery you have to go to the floor. Too bad I sat in waiting area, no call from doctor to tell me how surgery went and no one shared the fact that my daughter would be discharged from the floor many hours longer than if she was discharged from outpt

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Autumn

Autumn

I was in and out... even through all the COVID nonsense. Staff was great. Did not sit around longer than needed... was promptly discharged when ready. Facility was clean; nursing staff was pleasant and kind/attentive. Most importantly, my procedure was elective so I was self-pay and they offered me a great payment plan option, which was appreciated and unexpected.

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Taylor Seymour

Taylor Seymour

I had a cosmetic procedure performed here and all the nurses and the anesthesiologist were so caring and helpful. As it was my first surgery, the anesthesiologist made sure to explain everything that would be happening and let me know that he would be there with me the entire time. All the nurses in both pre-op and post-op were all so very caring and helpful. They were constantly checking up on me to make sure I was doing okay or if I needed anything.

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Lynn Flannery

Lynn Flannery

I had the worst experience here yesterday. There were 2 nurses that were kind and seemed to care about the PERSON they were caring for. The other staff that I encountered were RUDE, and treated me like nothing more then a number. The anesthesiologist that was treating me was extremely rude and yelled at me. Then was very pushy when I first went into surgery... I went to turn my head a bit and she turned it back quickly snapping at me. When I woke up to the nurse shoving ice chips in my face telling me I needed to get up and out of bed as soon as possible. I quickly realized that to the rest of the staff that day I was clearly not a patient - but something they needed to get out of there as soon as possible. They did no check my wrap or bandages before I left. I was still half sleeping and could not keep my eyes open while she was giving me my instructions to leave. Just kept saying "you'll rest better at home". By the time I got home I had bled through my bandages, to my pants. Lastly the person who wheeled me to my car did not speak a word to me. She came in the room with the wheelchair and stared at me until I asked, would you like me to get in there now? She replied - with a head shake. I will never bring any of my children to this place and will not recommend anyone there for any procedure they may need. I will repeat it, I was not treated like a person, but only as a number. My. Dr, and two of the nurses getting me ready were the only staff members that I encountered that treated me as a human being. This is besides the woman at the front desk.

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Years in Operation

24 years

Est. 2002

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

8

Specialties

OtolaryngologyObstetrics & GynecologyPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryGastroenterologyPodiatry
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