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MURRELLS INLET ASC LLC DBA CAROLINA COAST SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in MURRELLS INLET, SC, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews.

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MURRELLS INLET ASC LLC DBA CAROLINA COAST SURGERY CENTER

murrells inlet, SCMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3545 HWY 17 BYPASS

MURRELLS INLET, SC

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(843) 299-1717

Service Area

This provider serves patients in MURRELLS INLET and surrounding areas in SC.

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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.
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.
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 Scores

Overall: 98/100 (+5 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 215 surveys · 56% 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
98+5 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
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
98+4 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.

0.28%

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.
What to Expect: Epidural Steroid Injection
What it treats and how long relief lasts.
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

4.2
13 reviews
Carol Lee

Carol Lee

Had my first knee replacement in May, 2024. The experience was absolutely flawless, start to finish. I just scheduled my second knee replacement for July, 2025. Going back again. Efficient, caring staff. Great experience. Runs like a Swiss clock.

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Allen Lamb

Allen Lamb

As a recent patient at Coastal surgery center, I was in the building and needed a place to sit down and wait for my ride. When I sat for a few minutes in the lobby of the Coastal surgery center, I was asked to leave because I wasn’t going in for surgery or waiting for someone to come out of surgery. This really exhibits the poor quality patient care after the fact.

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Candi Christmas

Candi Christmas

Terrible experience I’m told to arrive at a particular time only to wait an hour The front staff was very argumentative I was also told insurance had not approved my surgery 15 minutes before arrival That I could go ahead and come but I would have to sign a paper stating I would be financially responsible if my insurance declined the procedure. Why would surgery be scheduled without approval? This was a network provider I won’t be using again

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Miles Servant

Miles Servant

Terrible experience. Showed up at 6:30 for my 7:30 surgery appointment only to wait 45 minutes and then be told the OR nurse read the appointment sheet wrong and set up for 9:30 and we needed to leave and come back at another time since they did not feel like resetting the OR room. No compensation or extra effort just sorry and see ya. The rest of the day rushed by everyone. The surgeons was in a terrible mood as it delayed him as well. I will redact his name here only because he couldn't control the staff mistakes. However he was gone when my surgery was completed and I was never provided any update of my surgery until 24 hours later which took demanding the staff. Three months out and I have yet to see my surgeon for any kind of follow up just shuffling around to his PA. If you want to go to a place where they care about the patients and want what's best for you then avoid OrthoSC. You are just a number in their machine .

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Chris Hollingsworth

Chris Hollingsworth

I had a first class experience this morning. I had a lumbar microdiscectmy performed by Dr. Todd Cook. I have had the identical surgery performed elsewhere (out of town) that was successful, but got nowhere the immediate relief i felt with this morning's surgery. Ne need to leave Murrells Inlet for top notch orthopedic surgeons!!

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Contact

Phone

(843) 299-1717

Website

www.carolinacoastsc.com/

Years in Operation

11 years

Est. 2015

Ownership

Non-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Orthopaedic SurgeryInterventional Pain MedicinePodiatry
Medicare Certified

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