PALESTINE LASER AND SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in PALESTINE, TX, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.5 out of 5 from 319 reviews.

PALESTINE LASER AND SURGERY CENTER

palestine, TXMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

501-B KOLSTAD ST

PALESTINE, TX

Service Area

This provider serves patients in PALESTINE 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.

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.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 99/100 (+6 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 51 surveys · 17% 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
99+6 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
99+7 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
100+4 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
97+3 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

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.03%

natl avg ~0.1%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Google Reviews

3.5
319 reviews
Daisy Marie

Daisy Marie

The day crew was absolutely amazing today! I felt so comfortable and actually happy to be there. My nurse Liz and student Kendall made me feel like top priority the whole time I was there! Thank you to everyone there today 💕

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Mike Rainone

Mike Rainone

I was diagnosed with a very large kidney stone. The folks detected this anddetermined that i needed a specialist not available in Palestine. They arranged transport to the UT Health center in Tyler. The folk at PRMC were wonderful, professional and caring. The reduction in stars was due to the TERRIBLE ambulance ride to Tyler. Tha ambulance personnel were wonderful and professional, but the ambulance itself was very cold and the wheel noise was so loud and resonant as to literally damage hearing. This must be remedied.

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brandi Campbell

brandi Campbell

I was involved in a four-wheeler accident and went to the hospital to be evaluated. At the time of discharge, I was informed that I had a sprained shoulder and a chest contusion. Two weeks later, I received a letter stating that a thyroid nodule had been identified, which prompted me to request a copy of the CT report to review the size of the nodule. While reviewing the report, I discovered that it documented a posterior dislocation of the medial clavicle from the sternoclavicular joint—an injury that typically requires surgical intervention. This finding was clearly stated multiple times throughout the report. However, this diagnosis was never communicated to me, nor was it included in my discharge paperwork. Additionally, it appears the report was completed before the physician discussed my results with me, raising concerns that the report may not have been fully reviewed prior to discharge. Now, more than three weeks later and with the holidays approaching, I am experiencing significant difficulty finding an orthopedic surgeon to address this injury, resulting in unnecessary delays in care. Hospital cleanliness was excellent, and the nursing staff was caring and professional. Unfortunately, my experience with the medical provider was disappointing due to a lack of communication and apparent oversight of critical imaging findings.

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ndmiller

ndmiller

On Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 I was admitted to Palenstine Regional for Acute pancreatitis. I was evaluated and admitted quickly, everything about the experience, so far, was excellent. It was unfortunate that I pissed off my nurse because the care I received, after admittance, was borderline abusive. She sedated me and disappeared. When I did come around for a minute, to vomit, it was another nurse that assisited me. My nurse was no where to be found, I was very disoriented and falling out of my bed, because my nurse did not put up the guard rails. The nurse I was assigned to, came back in, gave me a shot for nausea and that was the last time I saw her. When my husband returned, I was lying in a pool of sweat from the pain and my IV had popped out of my arm. My husband told me, it was an entirely different nurse that helped my husband and I to the vehicle. I was sedated, I did'nt rememer that. It is unfortunate that we can't be human to people in their time of need regardless of all prejudice, including the one the nurse thought I had. I want to end with, everyone else provided me with excellent care!!! But the nurse!

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Tracy Irvin

Tracy Irvin

Where I live I have the choice to go to a few different hospitals that are about the same distance. I chose here every time. The doctors and nurses are kind, knowledgeable, and professional. I just want to thank everyone involved in my care over the years! THANK YOU! I’ve been coming here for about 18 years now when I have a problem. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and I really don’t know how many other hospitals can say this but the food is usually GOOD!

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Contact

Years in Operation

23 years

Est. 2003

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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