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THE PENNSYLVANIA SURGERY AND LASER CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in PHILADELPHIA, PA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.4 out of 5 from 29 reviews.

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THE PENNSYLVANIA SURGERY AND LASER CENTER

philadelphia, PAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

601 Franklin Mills Cir

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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(215) 821-3131

Service Area

This provider serves patients in PHILADELPHIA 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.

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.
Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Surgery)6
Bunion Correction (Bunionectomy)The bony prominence at the base of the big toe is removed and the bone realigned, often with screws or plates. Recovery involves weeks in a protective shoe or boot, and swelling can persist for several months.Hammertoe CorrectionA toe permanently bent at the middle joint is straightened, sometimes with a temporary pin holding the correction. Considered when the toe rubs painfully in shoes or has developed calluses and sores.Plantar Fascia ReleaseThe tight band of tissue along the bottom of the foot is partially released to relieve stubborn heel pain. Reserved for cases that have not improved after months of stretching, orthotics, and other conservative treatment.Ankle ArthroscopyA small camera and instruments treat problems inside the ankle joint — impingement, loose fragments, or damaged cartilage — through incisions a few millimeters wide, avoiding a larger open exposure.Ingrown Toenail RemovalThe edge of a nail growing into the surrounding skin is removed under local anesthesia. When the problem keeps recurring, the nail-forming tissue at that edge is also treated so it does not grow back.Foot Fracture RepairBroken bones in the foot are realigned and stabilized with hardware so they heal in position. Because the foot bears your full weight with every step, alignment matters more here than the small bone size suggests.

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

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Patient Experience Data Not Available

This facility does not have published OAS CAHPS survey data. Facilities with fewer than 100 completed surveys are not required to report.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.13%

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.

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.
Bunion Surgery Recovery Timeline
Weeks in a boot, and when you can walk normally.
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

3.4
29 reviews
Rusty Alexander (RustytheKitty)

Rusty Alexander (RustytheKitty)

These people are AWESOME!!! I had cataract surgery here and I was so scared. They treated me like family and really eased my fears. I can't say enough about how well they took care of me and I will be forever grateful to them! Now instead of being so scared, I can't wait to have them do my other eye! I will of course be nervous but nothing like that first time and I have PA Laser and Surgery to thank for that. Also if you need cataract surgery, Dr. Iftikar Chaudhry is the absolute BEST surgeon to do your surgery he is super skilled and really cares about his patients! Update I had cataract surgery on my other eye and PA Surgery and Laser Center was just as awesome as they were for my first one! They are so caring and gentle and I recommend them highly for anyone needing cataract surgery. I was pleased to have Lisa again as my nurse because she is fantastic!!! Dr. Iftikar Chaudhry is a fantastic eye surgeon and I couldn't have had a better one! Thanks to all of you for taking such wonderful care of a nervous patient and I love the results I have been blessed with!

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Ryan Smalley

Ryan Smalley

6:30 AM appointment where apparently they don’t check the equipment needed for the surgery until 9 AM to be told to wait until 10:30 AM or come back another day. Completely disrespectful of my time, of the person who has to wait to drive you home’s time, just overall a terrible place.

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Jennifer Lanoza

Jennifer Lanoza

Longer then normal registration process took 45 minutes after arrival time of 6:30 am to get registered Meet by nasty rude registration clerk. Demand a ssi not required. The nursing staff and physicians are fantastic but I would recommend using a different surgical center due to lack of respect from the very front person who should be warm and welcoming

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Autumne Hall

Autumne Hall

I would like to thank Tara and Jonie for being supportive, hilarious, caring and excellent nurses during my sister's visit. If I were to attend your facility at any given time. I would definitely recommend you both to oversee my well being. Thank you so much, ❤️❤️Autumne

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Sam Reichner

Sam Reichner

If I could give this place a 0 I would. Save yourself the time and energy. They give you a “9 am arrival time” just to make sure you sit there for Atleast 4 hours minimum before calling you back. They overbook their schedule and schedule 3 patients per hour, knowing surgeries can take 30-60 mins per patient and there is only one doctor performing surgeries. The staff will lie and make things up to try to make it seem like it’s normal to not have common courtesy for patient’s time and act like it’s normal for every single patient to wait extended periods of time because they run a chop shop. They do this regardless of what day it is, no matter what time you show up. When you complain the only thing they’ll say is “it’s surgery”.

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Contact

Phone

(215) 821-3131

Website

pasurgerylaser.com/

Years in Operation

9 years

Est. 2017

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

Joint Commission

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

OphthalmologyPodiatry
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?