PLESSEN EYE LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in CHRISTIANSTED, VI, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.1 out of 5 from 11 reviews.

PLESSEN EYE LLC

christiansted, VIMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3006 Orange Grove Lot 5 Christiansted

CHRISTIANSTED, VI

Service Area

This provider serves patients in CHRISTIANSTED and surrounding areas in VI.

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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 Data Not Available

This facility does not have published OAS CAHPS survey data. Facilities with fewer than 100 completed surveys are not required to report.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.27%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.14%

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.

Google Reviews

3.1
11 reviews
Kathleen

Kathleen

I was vacationing on St. John and experienced a sudden onset of a huge floater in my eye and "flashing" lights. Everything I read online said it was an emergency and too get to a doctor immediately. Unfortunately it was MLK, Jr day and we couldn't get ahold of any office by phone. We took a chance and took the ferry over to St. Thomas. When we got there a very helpful man assisted us in getting a taxi to Plessen. Several people at the ferry station knew who Dr. Stewart was and assured us they had seen him that morning so they were open. We did not have an appointment but they recognized the seriousness of my situation and worked to get me seen asap. EVERYONE at the office was friendly and helpful! Especially Chantal (sp?). She explained everything about each test and really made me feel so much better. Dr. Stewart did more tests and assured me I was going to be fine. His extensive viewing of my eye and calm demeanor really helped me. I hope you never have an emergency issue like mine but if you do come here! And they were so kind and helpful to everyone who was there just for their regular appointments. I highly recommend this office!

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Deborah Vercher

Deborah Vercher

Scheduled for wrong appt on second visit, other doctor discredited what original physician said in first appt. Scheduled for specialist (3 months) and specialist didn't come and wasn't called so showed up. Got there and was told I would see the original doctor. For what, to be told I need to see the specialist?

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Patsy Hirst

Patsy Hirst

The staff and doctors are efficient, professional, and polite. The surgeons are good.....but what they don't tell you is that both live off island, only come once a month, maybe not every month. So, if you need cataract surgery, you get one eye done; then, instead of doing the second eye in the normal two to three weeks, it may be a month....or two.....or three. And, if there is a problem or complication.......just hang in there till next month.

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James Weeks

James Weeks

I booked my appointment several days in advance. I show for my appointment twenty minutes early. I’m the third person in the office. My papers were filled out in advance of my appointment. I sat in the lobby and watched twelve people go in for there appointment. I asked the lady behind the desk about my appointment time she said at 12:45 it was now 1:55. Still waiting for my appointment. She told me I was next then two others went before me again. This is the most unbelievable appointment in my life. I do not recommend this office to anyone at my job or anyone on the islands. If this is how people are treated stay away from here. The only professional person was Kayla.

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Kedisha C

Kedisha C

The customer service was good and the medical professionals were very knowledgeable. The wait time is usually long. My appointment started 1.5 hours after the scheduled time.

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Years in Operation

11 years

Est. 2015

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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