SPECIALITY SURGERY CENTER OF CNY is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in LIVERPOOL, NY, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews.

SPECIALITY SURGERY CENTER OF CNY

liverpool, NYMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

225 GREENFIELD PARKWAY, SUITE 105

LIVERPOOL, NY

Service Area

This provider serves patients in LIVERPOOL 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.

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.
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.
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.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 66 surveys · 33% 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
96+3 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
100+4 vs national avg (96)
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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

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%

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

Google Reviews

4.7
17 reviews
Just Another Face In The Crowd

Just Another Face In The Crowd

I came in here for strabismus surgery. They were phenomenal. They do everything to make you comfortable and are super thorough in what to expect after surgery. Nothing shocked or startled me. Dr. Safran is wonderful and did amazing work. Not only am I more confident because my strabismus was fixed and fixed correctly, but the migraines associated with it are gone so my quality of life has improved.

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Dayna Schmalenberg

Dayna Schmalenberg

My teenage son had surgery here and the service was phenomenal! Everyone there was so caring and understanding. The whole process was very organized. What an Amazing staff!! Thank you for making us feel so welcome.

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Mary Joyner

Mary Joyner

As a 64 yr old whose surgical history consists of a c-section (spinal block)30 yrs ago, I was more than a bit apprehensive at the thought of general anesthesia and surgery on my eye!! The experience I had at the Specialty Surgery center was above and beyond anything I expected. From the front desk to the post op team, I received the utmost in professional and courteous service. Dr. Merriam is absolutely wonderful. He explained everything, including the possibility of complications. He did it in such a manner that I was totally at ease. I can't thank them all enough!! I'm healing quite well and am very glad that I had this surgery here! Thank you all again!!

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Briana Barney

Briana Barney

My young son had to have surgery done on both his eyes and this facility is just wonderful. They were so friendly and knowledgeable and made what would have otherwise been a terrifying experience so much easier. They were very comforting the entire time to me and my son and took incredible care of him, keeping us updated every step of the way. Would recommend and trust them 10/10!

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Nathan Harris

Nathan Harris

Just needed to write so that all can know how wonderful this center is. The care you will receive is outstanding. Every detail has been thought through. You are greeted by a warm, light hearted receptionist that gets you all signed in. An exceptionally caring team of nurses gets you all prepped and ready, explaining all you need to know. Your anesthesiologist and your doctor make sure to stop in while you are with the nurse to be sure you know exactly what will be going on. Then, really - they have a massage therapist there to help relax you before your surgery, toast and coffee will await you when you're finished, and you are sent home with a beautiful flower! Thank you for making this an incredible experience - and I can see!!!!!!

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Years in Operation

27 years

Est. 1999

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

OphthalmologyOtolaryngologyInterventional Pain MedicinePlastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medicare Certified

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