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MAHONING VALLEY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in TAMAQUA, PA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 195 reviews.

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MAHONING VALLEY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC

tamaqua, PAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

37 MEDICAL CROSSING RD

TAMAQUA, PA

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(570) 386-5926

Service Area

This provider serves patients in TAMAQUA 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 ā€” 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: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 34 surveys Ā· 16% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0ā€“100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
97+4 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 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
96+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 0ā€“100 scale.

Affiliated Surgeons

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

ANGELA G HOUSER, MD

Ophthalmology

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CASSANDRA J PASTIER, OD

Optometrist

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CHARLES E FEY, OD

Optometrist

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DONALD A NEWMAN, MD

Ophthalmology

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FRANK J BOBICK, MD

Ophthalmology

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JOSEPH S PANCHER, OD

Optometrist

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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.
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Google Reviews

5
195 reviews
Donna Evans

Donna Evans

Wonderful facility. Attentive and courteous staff. Dr Houser is wonderful.

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Jean Ingrassia

Jean Ingrassia

Very professional. They explain everything and are most patient. I would definitely recommend them

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Donna Kunkle

Donna Kunkle

The staff here is great very friendly and caring about their patients and explained things very well

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Cathy Snyder

Cathy Snyder

Very nice place and the people are very friendly. Also if anyone would ask where they would like to go to get their eyes fixed.I would like tell them about you.

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Richard B Fluke II

Richard B Fluke II

The staff and Drs. did a great job explaining the process and made sure I was comfortable. I received a callback to check how I was doing after my appointment earlier in the day. I cataract done one more to go lā€™m going back to get it done in three weeks. Great job Dr. Houser and staff.

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Contact

Phone

(570) 386-5926

Years in Operation

24 years

Est. 2002

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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