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VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in LYNNWOOD, WA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.4 out of 5 from 73 reviews.

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VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER

lynnwood, WAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

19116 33RD AVE WEST

LYNNWOOD, WA

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(425) 712-7900

Service Area

This provider serves patients in LYNNWOOD 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.

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.
Gastroenterology (GI Surgery)6
ColonoscopyA flexible camera examines the full length of the colon to screen for cancer and remove polyps before they become cancerous. Done under sedation, it typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. The bowel prep the day before is the part most patients find hardest.Upper Endoscopy (EGD)A thin camera passed through the mouth examines the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Used to investigate persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, unexplained bleeding, or abdominal pain. Usually takes 15 to 30 minutes under sedation.Flexible SigmoidoscopyExamines the lower portion of the colon only, rather than its full length. Preparation is lighter than a full colonoscopy and sedation is sometimes unnecessary, but it cannot detect problems higher in the colon.Capsule EndoscopyYou swallow a vitamin-sized camera that photographs the small intestine as it passes through — a region that standard scopes cannot easily reach. There is no sedation and no recovery. The capsule passes naturally, and images are reviewed after the fact.ERCPCombines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts, most often gallstones stuck in a duct. Unlike a routine endoscopy, it carries a meaningful risk of pancreatitis afterward, so it is used when treatment is likely rather than for screening alone.Hemorrhoid TreatmentShrinks or removes swollen veins in the rectum and anus using rubber band ligation, injection, or surgical removal depending on severity. Banding is quick and typically requires no anesthesia; surgical removal is more effective for advanced cases but recovery is noticeably more uncomfortable.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Browse all procedures by specialtyCommon questions about outpatient surgery

Patient Experience Scores

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

Based on 105 surveys · 25% 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
92+0 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
96+2 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

Safe Surgery Checklist: 94.2% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

94.2%

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%

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: Epidural Steroid Injection
What it treats and how long relief lasts.
Colonoscopy Prep: What Actually Matters
The prep is the hard part — here is how to get through it.
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

3.4
73 reviews
Luann Richards

Luann Richards

Very very difficult to get apt w PCP SLOW to respond to msgs sent through patient portal, some providers do not respond at all.

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Julie Post

Julie Post

I have most of my care through the Lynwood clinic (primary, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, labs, xrays, mri). I feel confident in the care I receive and staff has always been kind. I appreciate not always having to drive into Seattle for most of my care.

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Jacob sandiford

Jacob sandiford

30 minutes on the phone to schedule the appointment. 5 minutes with the doctor. After telling the doc i hurt my shoulder while working and I heared a pop out they said I just strained it, and rest, to which I asked can or should I at least get physical therapy, they said sure, and left. My shoulder has never felt this way. Saw me for 5 minutes! This is not medicine. This is for profit. Cant wait to see what they charge my insurance. 5 months later the MRI revealed it was fully torn. You guys really really suck.

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Kayla Olson

Kayla Olson

I will never schedule an appointment here again. I scheduled an EKG due to chest pain with a referral from my primary care provider. As I was driving to my appointment they called me 20 minutes prior to the appointment time to cancel my appointment. They said they were unable to do the EKG as I needed to see one of their providers. This was never relayed when I scheduled the appointment. They should have never let me schedule the appointment and definitely should have called to cancel more than 20 minutes prior.

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Liza Kim

Liza Kim

Nurses and doctors are super sweet. However, my family and I have been coming here for three generations now. F Virginia masons. This place was so much better when running under Swedish. Receptionists literally know nothing about insurance and will tell you they take insurance but as soon as you show up, you and told that they actually don’t take your insurance. I literally moved my whole work day around, called the 1800 number before coming to make sure they did in fact take my insurance, show up and I get turned away and basically told “we told you so” f this place

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Contact

Phone

(425) 712-7900

Website

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Years in Operation

25 years

Est. 2001

Ownership

Non-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Interventional Pain MedicineGastroenterology
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.)?