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VIEWMONT SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in HICKORY, NC, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 56 reviews.

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VIEWMONT SURGERY CENTER

hickory, NCMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

50 13TH AVE NORTHEAST SUITE 1

HICKORY, NC

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(828) 624-1250

Service Area

This provider serves patients in HICKORY and surrounding areas in NC.

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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.

Orthopaedic Surgery6
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.
Otolaryngology (ENT Surgery)6
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.
Interventional Pain Management6
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.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery6
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.

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Patient Experience Scores

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

Based on 154 surveys · 30% 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
94+2 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
93-1 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.

0.05%

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.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

Knee Arthroscopy Recovery Timeline
Week by week, what to expect after.
Shoulder Arthroscopy Recovery
Sling time, therapy, and getting back to normal.
Tonsillectomy and Ear Tubes: A Parent Guide
What to expect if your child is having either.
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.
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Google Reviews

4.6
56 reviews
Ashley Murdock

Ashley Murdock

My 6 year old had surgery here today and all of the staff, nurses, anesthesiologist, doctor was amazing and so so nice. A very clean and modern facility. I can't thank them enough.

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linda Begnoche

linda Begnoche

I Would like to say Thank you to everyone at this office.From the DR. to the Nurses to the front staff.I was treated so kindly and sympathetically.I can't say enough about the great treatment I received. I would like to give a special shout out to DR.Smith for doing such a wonderful job and coming in after and speaking with me.Also to Melody my pre op nurse who calmed my nerves and made it easier to relax, and my post op nurse Dana who was so wonderful and went above and beyond to make me comfortable,who also called me the next day to see if I was ok and if there was more they could do. I am so grateful to have had such wonderful and kind people to help me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Linda B

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Patrick Schluth

Patrick Schluth

Brooke, Brooke, Ashley, Keisha, Mary. They made me and my family feel so warm and so welcome and answered so many questions and took such good care of me for my total left hip replacement. I hope I have the same care team in November when I have the second round. They really did make me feel like I was in the safest hands of all. Calmed me down. Made me understand everything was going on and just took care of me. Thank you so very much Cara team. Y'all are amazing

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Debra Horton

Debra Horton

I had a total hip replacement January 30th 2025. Surgery went well. But when I woke up I noticed something was wrong with my teeth in the front. My front teeth and the 2 on each side were like a bomb went off in my mouth. My teeth are torn up. I finally got to go see my dentist today. If I want my teeth fixed back like they were before I had my hip replacement. I need a medical malpractice attorney.I've got to have all 4 front teeth capped. Damn shame I'm going to have to pay for something someone else tore up. I'm looking at $6000. This is just messed up. Never again. If you have to have surgery at viewmont you might need to get it writing if they tear up your teeth they have to pay to have them fixed. Unbelievable and yeah I'm pissed. I need a medical malpractice attorney.

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Joseph Brewer

Joseph Brewer

I had a meniscal arthroscopy on 2-7-25 by Dr. Keller. Nice dude. Staff at Viewmont were nice and caring. It was just a 45 minute procedure, and I was under anesthesia. No issues. Almost like getting your wisdom teeth out, but recovery isn't near as bad. They let my girlfriend, who's a nurse, come back to the pre/post-op area. Knee is getting better as I'm in recovery, but this is expected. Post-recovery, I didn't even need pain medicine beyond ibuprofen.

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Contact

Phone

(828) 624-1250

Website

www.viewmontsurgerycenter.com/

Years in Operation

19 years

Est. 2007

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryOtolaryngologyInterventional Pain MedicinePlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryDental Surgery
Medicare Certified

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