PROGRESSIVE SURGICAL INSTITUTE ABE INC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ALLENTOWN, PA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.0 out of 5 from 42 reviews.

PROGRESSIVE SURGICAL INSTITUTE ABE INC

allentown, PAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

5201 HAMILTON BLVD

ALLENTOWN, PA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ALLENTOWN and surrounding areas in PA.

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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.

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

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 93/100 (+0 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 35 surveys · 21% 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
93+0 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 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
96+2 vs national avg (94)
0↑ natl avg100
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.

0.12%

natl avg ~1.0%

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.

Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

Google Reviews

3
42 reviews
Inna Zalutsky

Inna Zalutsky

Brought my mom in for a glaucoma follow up. 3pm appointment. The receptionist told us that dr Thomas was an hour behind. I had asked right away why the patients were not contacted?! I have another parent in wheelchair at home! We were not seen 3 hours later!i wish I could put a negative rating not a 1.

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caridad hernandez

caridad hernandez

Terrible! Staff is Rude and unprofessional. They have mask mandatory which they should call all patients and inform. They are selling mask. They made an elderly man who could barely walk go back to his car b/c he didn’t have a mask and didn’t have $1 to purchase. Absolutely Rude and terrible. Their wait time is ridiculous. Plan ahead people.

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Angelina Santana

Angelina Santana

I scheduled for a much needed second opinion ,2 weeks before my eye surgery. I requested a few hours off from my job aka income to arrive at office with a receptionist who looked dirty w holes in her shirt and to tell me there was a glitch in system my appointment was to be cancelled . The staff was unprofessional did not care about my need for this appt nor time wasted . Walked out !!! NEVER AGAIN !!!!

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Mel A

Mel A

What a huge disappointment this facility turned out to be. There is no time or care taken when seeing patients. The entire process is rushed. The staff is rude and unprofessional; clearly very unhappy. You feel like you’re in a factory with how you are ushered around to different “stations”. Due to the poor quality of care my eyes were “dilated” and I was seen by the doctor less than 5 minutes after the drops & before the dilation even took effect. It wasn’t until I was outside waiting for my ride, without protective eyewear that my eyes were truly dilated. That’s right they offered nothing to shade my eyes as is a standard practice, or so one would think. Prescription provided was not consistent with what I was told to my in the room by the doctor. When I questioned this with staff I was disregarded. If you care about your eye health I would not go here.

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Julie Tyson

Julie Tyson

Hi. I ordered glasses for my 2 year old. The optician there did not know how to properly fit my son with the correct glasses. He's my first in glasses. I did not know how to get the correct size. I ordered a size too large and not generally the right shape for a toddler. I went back to exchange them and they would not do this. My son need his glasses. It's a medical device. Would you deny returning hearing aids if they did not fit?

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Contact

Years in Operation

11 years

Est. 2015

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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