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PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in KENNEWICK, WA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 315 reviews.

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PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC

kennewick, WAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

6695 W. RIO GRANDE AVE.

KENNEWICK, WA

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(509) 736-0826

Service Area

This provider serves patients in KENNEWICK and surrounding areas in WA.

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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: 92/100 (-1 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 53 surveys · 29% 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
92-1 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
89-3 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
91-3 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.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

AARON DOUGLAS ANDERSON, O.D.

Optometrist

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AARON W BRONNER, OD

Optometrist

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BRIAN S JOHNSON, OD

Optometrist

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BRUCE G FLINT, OD

Optometrist

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DREW NATHAN ALDRICH, O.D.

Optometrist

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JAMES P GUZEK, MD

Ophthalmology

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+ 5 more affiliated surgeons on record

Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

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.
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Google Reviews

4.8
315 reviews
Shirley Pyle

Shirley Pyle

Everyone was very nice and helpful. My experience at PCLI was great. I was a bit nervous when I got there but the kindness of all the staff put me at ease. This was my first cataract surgery and I am looking forward to getting my other eye done.

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Patricia Van Dinter

Patricia Van Dinter

Everyone was exceptional, from the office staff, technicians, nurses and doctors. I have no complaints and will highly recommend PCLI to all my friends, family and neighbors. Thank you for the exceptional service.

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Dan Lowe

Dan Lowe

And all my interactions including this time to deal with secondary cataracts, all of the staff were courteous and friendly and competent. This includes the people on the front desk this and the optometrist staff that initially evaluated me. The day of the yag treatment was similarly done in a caring and professional way. This was true even in 2019 when I initially had my cataracts removed and replaced with the lenses. Thank you

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Thomas Kastner

Thomas Kastner

The treatment and results of my surgery surpassed every one of my expectations. The surgery was absolutely painless. 24 hours after the surgery, my vision was dramatically improved to the point where I was able to read lines on the eye chart that I hadn’t seen in years. I am actually looking forward to my visit next week to fix the cataract in my left eye. I can’t wait!

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Mike Ruzicka

Mike Ruzicka

Impressed with the entire operation ! The Kennewick facility is very comfortable well laid out and easy to find. I found the staff to be efficient, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I had cataract surgery on both eyes , One week apart. I'm very happy with the Odyssey IOL multifocal lens 20-20 vision and no readers for even very small print! WOW

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Contact

Phone

(509) 736-0826

Website

www.pcli.com/kennewick.html

Years in Operation

33 years

Est. 1993

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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