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SAINT FRANCIS SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in MEMPHIS, TN, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.7 out of 5 from 25 reviews.

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SAINT FRANCIS SURGERY CENTER

memphis, TNMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

5999 PARK AVE

MEMPHIS, TN

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(901) 818-1080

Service Area

This provider serves patients in MEMPHIS and surrounding areas in TN.

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

Based on 228 surveys · 26% 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
95+3 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
95+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

Safe Surgery Checklist: 100.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

% of surgical patients for whom a safe surgery checklist was used (ASC-9). Higher is better.

100.0%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.07%

natl avg ~1.0%

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.
Knee Arthroscopy Recovery Timeline
Week by week, what to expect after.
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

3.7
25 reviews
VICKI WILLIS

VICKI WILLIS

I do not recommend this facility for surgery. My son had his tonsils removed in early July 2025. While the care he received was great, the business office ruined this facility for us. They didn't file the claim with our insurance until the very end of July 2025. (This is important to know because they told me that we had to pay a hefty amount the morning of surgery.....no payment, no surgery. They refused a payment plan.) During the time between surgery & them filing a claim with my insurance, my son had post op complications (not the surgery centers fault) that required a hospital stay. By the time St. Francis Surgery Center filed their claim, everyone else had filed claims and we met our deductible, which meant St Francis Surgery Center now owed me a hefty refund. When I called in mid-August 2025 to discuss my refund, everyone I spoke with was rude to me. I was told my insurance was lying to me and that they were not issuing me a refund because they were right and my insurance was wrong. They filed an appeal with my insurance. Another month goes by and the EOB shows that my insurance was correct and we only owed a small amount to the surgery center. I called again in September 2025 to discuss my refund. Again, I was met with rude individuals who told me that they have a 3 tier refund approval process and I wouldn't be seeing my money anytime soon (Seriously...I was told this could take upwards of 6 months!) During this process, I discovered that SFSC is a physician owned facility. This means physicians have some ownership in the facility as well as investment interests. I knew our ENT was one of these physicians. We had a consult with him for our second son and ear tubes in October 2025. He knew he had done the tonsil surgery for our first son at SFSC and suggested we go back there for the ear tube surgery for our second son. I said absolutely not. When our ENT asked why, I explained that this facility was holding my money hostage and explained the entire situation to him. He was horrified and said he would look into it. We received a refund check in early November 2025. I have no doubt it's because our ENT checked into my complaint and had it refunded sooner. If you HAVE to use this surgery center, make sure you keep up with when claims are filed, keep up with your EOB's, and write names down. I wonder how much money they get to keep from people who don't keep up with these things.

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Marilyn Greganti

Marilyn Greganti

I had a very positive experience today for tendon surgery on my wrist. Everyone who was charged with my care from the Brad my nurse who did my initial vitals, and found the best vein to use, to my anesthesiologist and everyone in recovery! I was very well cared for!

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kim campbell

kim campbell

I had surgery on 04/03/2025. I was called to bring $1,052.00. After research and calling my insurance, I informed them that I did not owe that much. Morning of surgery, they demanded I pay that amount anyway. I have now been trying to receive a refund of $324.70. My first call was on 5-27-2025. Second call on 6-19-2025 and again on 7-02-2025 and now on 07-23-2025. BEWARE: Demands payment up front but refuses to refund for over payment. I have asked for a refund back on my credit card for easy transaction for all and refuses. RUN to another facility for surgery, as fast as you can. They will keep your money

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Savannah Boster

Savannah Boster

I had a wonderful experience at the St. Francis surgery center. The staff was very friendly and got me in and out of there in a timely manner. My nurse was very kind and talked me through the whole thing. Highly recommend!

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Hugh M. (Darth Nervous)

Hugh M. (Darth Nervous)

I love my Dr. but I'm here to talk about the staff! Teresa helped me through preop and made me feel comfortable. The staff in the surgery room was the BEST! Andrea, Gina and Jackie engaged me in their conversation and kept my mind occupied as I went to sleep. Laura (Anesthesia) understood right away that I was a little nervous and was very light and funny. I really appreciated her being there. The whole OR team made me feel very at ease. In Recovery, Roan helped me get back on my feet and she was very nice. Everyone was very skilled and helpful.

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Contact

Phone

(901) 818-1080

Website

www.saintfrancissurgerycenter.com/

Years in Operation

22 years

Est. 2004

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

OphthalmologyOrthopaedic SurgeryInterventional Pain MedicinePlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryPodiatry
Medicare Certified

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