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MCALLEN SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in MCALLEN, TX, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 2.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews.

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MCALLEN SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER

mcallen, TXMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1309 EAST RIDGE RD SUITE 3

MCALLEN, TX

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(956) 631-7202

Service Area

This provider serves patients in MCALLEN and surrounding areas in TX.

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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.

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: 94/100 (+1 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 51 surveys · 10% 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
94+1 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
91-1 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
97+1 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
86-8 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.

0.00%

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.
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.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

2
7 reviews
Ralph barrera

Ralph barrera

Had an appointment at 9am and didn’t get the procedure till like 2:30.This people are slow. Won’t be coming back to this place

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Sharon Sentelle

Sharon Sentelle

Don’t use this facility unless you pack a lunch…the drs think that you have nothing better to do than to sit around for 3 or 4 hrs (when they have scheduled you for a specific time) waiting for them to do a procedure…I think people need to start sending the drs bills for the time that you sit around waiting…we pay for their time they should pay for ours!!!!

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sassy mae

sassy mae

Appointment at 8am … it is now 4:22pm and still not been seen. This is ridiculous and unprofessional. We are not from McAllen so this is inconvenient and a waste of time just because the doctor has more “hands on” here. Bs! This place sucks!

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Ginger Engels

Ginger Engels

Would have been 5 stars except the cold and rude receptionist,stressful. She was unsmiling, and very dismissive. Not a great first encounter. However, my nurse, Tori (Victoria) was exceptionally sweet and also loved Gabriel who was so kind and reassuring. They made a very scary procedure less stessful.clean place. NMy doctor, Nehal Patel, was excellent.

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Judy Turner

Judy Turner

Had a 1pm appointment and it’s now 5:05 and she’s not out yet. And have no idea what’s going on no info and not allowed in. Very unprofessional place

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Contact

Phone

(956) 631-7202

Website

mcallensurgicalspecialtycenter.com/

Years in Operation

25 years

Est. 2001

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
  • •What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?
  • •What is the facility's hospital transfer rate?
  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?