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BUFFALO SURGERY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in AMHERST, NY, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 54 reviews.

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BUFFALO SURGERY CENTER LLC

amherst, NYMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3921 SHERIDAN DR

AMHERST, NY

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(716) 250-6520

Service Area

This provider serves patients in AMHERST 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.

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.

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: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 540 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
95+2 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
94+2 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
94+0 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: 76.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

76.0%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.07%

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%

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.

CRYSTAL HEMMINGSON, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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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.

Colonoscopy Prep: What Actually Matters
The prep is the hard part — here is how to get through it.
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.
How Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
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Google Reviews

4.3
54 reviews
David Monkelbaan

David Monkelbaan

Had my 2nd surgery here and just like the last, I couldn’t be more thankful for my orthopedic surgeon utilizes this amazing place. From the moment you walk in you are treated with compassion. The nurses are very knowledgeable and helpful. Everything they do is explained in a way you can understand. Thank you for caring!!

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Kelly lopez

Kelly lopez

The front desk staff was the the only person to show me any kindess at this facility. All the nurses in the back treated me like another number and not a person, after telling them I was really anxious and scared they replied "oh well they will give you something for that" and then proceeded to chat in the hallway why I was alone and visibly upset, waiting for the doctor. I felt completely ignored and pushed aside, zero empathy or "care" being given.

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Mike S

Mike S

I had rotator cuff surgery on 9/18 and was impressed by the friendly helpful staff starting with the lady at admissions, then the LPN, the RN and the anesthesiologist. I was nervous and Dr. Pula and his staff was fantastic. Highly recommend.

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Miss Miss

Miss Miss

I had a really good 1st experience on 9/5. Never fond of any procedure but this was excellent and to my surprise my old Dr. Assistant is now working there. That eased my mind alot. Good experience!

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Tony S

Tony S

I had foot surgery at the Buffalo Surgery Center on 7/22/25. I could not have asked for a better experience. Check in was quick and I went right back to be prepped. The nurses took great care of me and the anesthesiologist talked things over thoroughly so that I understood everything. Dr. Keating also spoke to me before surgery, and then my wife after surgery. I was released as soon as I could get dressed and function. Overall, a great experience. Thank you!

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Contact

Phone

(716) 250-6520

Website

www.buffalosurgerycenter.com/

Years in Operation

3 years

Est. 2023

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

6

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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