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EHLERS EYE SURGERY LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in YAKIMA, WA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews.

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EHLERS EYE SURGERY LLC

yakima, WAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3403 POWERHOUSE RD

YAKIMA, WA

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(509) 966-2253

Service Area

This provider serves patients in YAKIMA 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: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 62 surveys · 43% 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
95+2 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
95+3 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 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

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.05%

natl avg ~1.0%

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.

BENITO JARAMILLO, OD

Optometrist

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PARKER FAITH

Student (Health Care)

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RICHARD E EHLERS, MD

Ophthalmology

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WILLIAM M. STAPLETON, MD

Internal Medicine

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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.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

3.8
8 reviews
Alice Tibbett

Alice Tibbett

Terrible follow up from his office. I have a detached retina, my family dr. wanted me to get checked asap. Called Dr. Ehlers office for an appointment, made sure they knew the urgency, called my doctor to assure they had faxed the info to Dr. Ehlers office. I was assured by Dr. Ehlers office that they would get back to me asap. Called again the next day, they again promised that they would call me right back, that was a week ago...still no call or message. I guess just not a big enough money maker for his practice.

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David Poling

David Poling

WOW....painless, quick recovery, professional and like I said WOW, I've worn glasses since I was 8 years old and to my memory, never have I've seen so well. I've wore glasses mostly and contacts for 5 of those years... I'm an avid photographer and how great it is to have my vision to see the fine details... A huge thankfully to Dr Ehlers and Staff.

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Jessica Gonzalez

Jessica Gonzalez

I had a great experience at Eye Center today. I felt very welcomed by the staff. Dr. Ehlers was amazing and I love how he showed great care regarding an issue I'm dealing with in my left eye. Everyone was kind and the eye center is beautiful, not to mention it's kid friendly, which is perfect since I have a little one :) The staff do a great job with customer service and with keeping the place looking real nice.

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Vera Pham

Vera Pham

Actually Dr. Ben Jaramillo and Dr Ehler are great, his accounting staff on the other hand are rude. So I agree with the other review. But I still go there for the doctor. They kept telling me that I owe them money, I said that they need to bill the insurance. I called the insurance and they said they never seen the paper work. But they refuse to re bill even after I told them that I have talked to the insurance company. So finally I went to the office and just got mad at the person for yelling at me at the phone. They are truly horrible.

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Peanutbutter jellyfish (nofrownonme)

Peanutbutter jellyfish (nofrownonme)

Worst office staff ever. Rude and aggressive. My wife was dying of cancer and they called to threaten me with collection. I told them I was concerned but I was taking care of my wife, and I would get in as soon as I could. They didn’t care. Now they will never get a dime, and I will tell everyone to go to figs eye clinic where the office staff treats you with dignity.

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Contact

Phone

(509) 966-2253

Website

www.yakimaeyecenter.com/physicians

Years in Operation

22 years

Est. 2004

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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