PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in TACOMA, WA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 302 reviews.
PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC
Location & Directions
Service Area
This provider serves patients in TACOMA 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.
Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.
Patient Experience Scores
Overall: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)Based on 47 surveys · 22% response rate
OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.
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%
Affiliated Surgeons
Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.
ABIGAIL K NEAL, OD
Optometrist
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CYNTHIA A MURRILL, OD
Optometrist
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EDEN YOON, M.D.
Student (Health Care)
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EMILY A BUCHER, O.D.
Optometrist
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GLEB V SUKHOVOLSKIY, OD
Optometrist
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JEFFREY WALTER MATTSON, O.D.
Optometrist
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+ 3 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.
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Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.
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Google Reviews
susan glover
The people that work at Pacific Cataract are excellent and they work well with people. The eye Dr. has a great calm and descriptive explanation about what is going on!!! I can’t praise them enough, and I really appreciate all of them!!! Thank you, Susan Glover .
Chuck Contois
Your employees were very professional and caring about my situation. They did an outstanding job making me fell comfortable with the process. I was actually really amazed that the process only took about 30 seconds to correct my vision back to nearly perfect. I can’t that you enough.
Linda Nash
This was the most positive surgery experience I’ve ever had. Everyone was friendly , delightful, and they all are very good at their tasks. I especially appreciated the surgeon praying before the surgery began! I highly recommend PCLI.
Ric Thompson
My experience was awesome in every way. Great Staff and Surgeon. Beautiful facility. I have better eye site than I thought I would have from having cataracts removed in both eyes. I can see clearly now. Thank you to all of your Staff. Most of all the prayers that we had just prior to both surgeries. God Richly Bless each and every one of you. Harold "Ric" Thompson
Bill B
On December 29, 2025, I had my first appointment (VA referral) at the Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute (PCLI) in Tacoma, Washington. The check-in process was straightforward, and the appointment began on time. Brooke, an optometry assistant, conducted an exceptionally thorough initial eye examination to help confirm the VA referral and assess how PCLI could best address my eye care needs. The results of this examination were subsequently reviewed by Dr. J. Bachman, an ophthalmologist and one of several highly qualified physicians on staff. At no point did I feel rushed. To the contrary, I felt as though I was the most important person in the clinic. My questions were answered clearly and thoughtfully, and I was given valuable, unbiased recommendations focused solely on improving my eye health. In my view, Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute in Tacoma is a well-managed facility that consistently places the patient’s best interests first. There was no attempt to upsell any specific optical product, technology, or procedure. The clear objective throughout my visit was to improve my visual acuity where possible—nothing more, nothing less. Based on this initial visit, I would highly recommend Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute in Tacoma to anyone seeking top-tier ophthalmology care in a calm, professional, and patient-centered environment.
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Contact
Phone
(253) 473-0275Website
www.pcli.com/tacoma.htmlYears in Operation
20 years
Est. 2006
Ownership
For-Profit
Operating Rooms
2
Specialties
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View on Medicare.govQuestions 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.)?