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ALBANY REGIONAL EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in LATHAM, NY, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 38 reviews.

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ALBANY REGIONAL EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC

latham, NYMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

5 JOHNSON RD

LATHAM, NY

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(518) 782-1181

Service Area

This provider serves patients in LATHAM 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.

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

Based on 47 surveys · 27% 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)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 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)
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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.

0.02%

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.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

ANITA VIGORITO, MD

Family Medicine

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AUDREY M. KIERNAN, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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MARCI MALONE, M.D.

Anesthesiology

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NEETA MOONKA, M.D.

Anesthesiology

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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.

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

4.4
38 reviews
Ron S

Ron S

I was extremely pleased for my outstanding experience getting my first cataract surgery this past Tuesday at the Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center. The staff were all very friendly, competent & confident; this allowed for a stress-free first cataract surgery. Donny, nurses Cassie, Emma, Maureen, Bill, Megan and MJ were all great. In particular, I want to express my appreciation to Cassie, who started me off, for her self-assured, professional, and friendly manner. Thank you all!

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LMKFGIRL

LMKFGIRL

I’ve had to go to the Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center five times over several years and each time it was a wonderful experience. Today when I went, I had the greatest group in pre-op and I have to mention them I had Krystal, Maureen,RN, Hunter, Dr. Kennedy and Shawn. What a group of people so kind, caring, knowledgeable and friendly. There couldn’t be a better place to go to have your eye surgery. Thank you to all of the people that I mentioned plus Dr. Epstein. I recommend this center highly

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Tammy Sigond

Tammy Sigond

The staff both clerical and medical professionals were all wonderful, work together well and seem happy . Had surgery in November 2024 , having another next week March 2025 . They all helped to make a nervous lady calm. Will continue to recommend !

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Maria Merced

Maria Merced

A family member recently had Cataract surgery and the whole process went smoothly. The staff at the front office as well as in the patient room were all very nice and professional. Our doctor, Dr. Pamela Kaw, did a wonderful job.

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Kathy Schickel

Kathy Schickel

I just had my second eye surgery done for cataract today. Everything went smoothly from checking in to checking out. The technicians are professional, friendly and work well together. They explained everything they were doing. I felt very comfortable and relaxed. Dr Roth performed the surgery and it was over before I knew it. I felt very comfortable with Dr Roth and he explained the surgery very well. I highly recommend The Brass eye center and Albany Regional eye surgery center.

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Contact

Phone

(518) 782-1181

Website

www.albanyregionaleye.com/

Years in Operation

25 years

Est. 2001

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

5

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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  • •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.)?