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PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in YAKIMA, WA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 75 reviews.

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PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC

yakima, WAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3900 KERN RD.

YAKIMA, WA

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(509) 966-1356

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 48 surveys · 23% 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)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
94+2 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
99+5 vs national avg (94)
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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.

0.07%

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: 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

4.9
75 reviews
Julia Shaw

Julia Shaw

I was there for over 2 hours for a procedure that took a couple minutes! It was very unsettling for the waiting room to keep filling up! Not a great experience.

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Lynette Rodriguez

Lynette Rodriguez

Highly organized and efficient staff! Very personable and professional. Wait time was short and pleasant with aides who acted compassionately. Laser process was quick and painless. Highly recommended!

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Tina Deleon

Tina Deleon

My experience at PCLI was great staff was very polite and caring and made me feel comfortable. I would recommend this place to anyone who needs treatment. The surgeon was GREAT

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Melanie

Melanie

The friendliest people with reassurance in their information given. The explanation of each procedure is outstanding. I'd recommend this facility to ALL that need eye treatment. Wonderful!!

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Dan Arnett

Dan Arnett

5/31/2022 - 5 Stars Dad (86 yeara old) had his Cataract Surgery on 5/25 and his first follow up on 5/26. The day after surgery he was seeing so much better 20-40. On 5/31 he had his one week follow up and is now seeing 20-30. In 3 more weeks, when all has completely settled, he will have his final post-op check and three days later, be seen by his regular optometrist for new glasses. COULD NOT BE HAPPIER HOW EVERYTHING HAS GONE TO THIS POINT. They answer all our questions, Dad has felt no pain and his vision is so much better. Should I need this type of service, I'd come here myself. 19 April 2022 - 5 Stars Had a great first visit here. My father needs Cataract Surgery and we had the evaluation visit to see if he's a candidate for the procedure. The facility is clean, updated in style, and well laid out. The staff we interacted with were friendly and professional. We will be back the end of May for the operation.

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Contact

Phone

(509) 966-1356

Website

www.pcli.com/yakima.html

Years in Operation

25 years

Est. 2001

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAASF

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
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  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?