Patient Benefits of an Office-Based Surgery Center (OBSC)

Dr. Tendler performing a procedure at ART Vision’s OBSC.

The ideal surgical setting.

Office-based surgery is an opportunity for patients to have world-class care in the convenience of a comfortable office setting with people they know and trust who have been with them throughout the process.

Your surgeon is in charge.

In an office-based surgery center, surgeons play a pivotal role in shaping a safe, comfortable, and patient-focused experience. Unlike hospitals, where many factors are beyond their control, office-based surgery allows your surgeon to oversee every aspect of the procedure. This hands-on approach leads to a more controlled surgical setting, which can enhance outcomes and patient safety.

Quality bedside manner

One of the greatest advantages of surgery in an office-based setting is the enhanced level of personalized care and attention to detail. With a focus on quality bedside manner, surgeons can build trust and ease anxiety, helping patients feel more at ease in a familiar and welcoming environment.

Additionally, office-based surgery centers allow surgeons to take a more individualized approach, dedicating extra time to understanding each patient’s specific needs and concerns. This tailored care ensures that every aspect of the procedure is customized to the patient’s unique situation.

Office-based surgery offers a more comfortable and convenient experience while giving surgeons greater control over key factors that influence surgical outcomes. This leads to a smoother process and a more positive overall patient experience.

Cost Savings

By choosing an OBSC, you avoid the high facility fees associated with hospitals and ASCs, which often include charges for operating room usage, recovery areas, and administrative costs. OBSC’s function with a more streamlined approach, which means lower overhead, fewer unnecessary expenses, and a more efficient experience - without sacrificing safety or outcomes. Plus, focusing solely on specific, specialized procedures, patients enjoy a more efficient, more personalized experience and the savings that come with it.

Compare the Costs (Example: Minor Ophthalmic Procedure - single eye):

Additional Benefits to OBSC Surgery

Streamlined Operations: OBSCs typically focus on fewer, more specific types of procedures, allowing for streamlined operations and simpler regulatory and administrative processes. This can lead to quicker scheduling and faster patient turnaround.

Less Bureaucracy: With fewer employees and a more focused scope of services, OBSCs can often avoid the bureaucratic hurdles that may exist in larger ASCs or hospital outpatient settings, leading to a more personalized and efficient experience for both patients and providers.

More Personalized Care: Smaller, Patient-Centric Environment: OBSCs usually have a smaller, more intimate setting, which can lead to better patient-provider relationships and more individualized care. Patients may feel more comfortable in a familiar, non-hospital setting where they are not just a number.

Greater Attention to Detail: Due to the smaller size, surgical teams at OBSCs often have more direct involvement with patients from consultation to post-procedure care, fostering a higher level of patient satisfaction.

Better for Certain Types of Procedures: OBSCs are typically suited for lower-risk, less complex surgeries that don’t require extensive post-operative care, such as cataract surgery and cosmetic procedures such as blepharoplasty (eyelid procedures).

Conclusion

While ambulatory surgery centers offer a broader range of services and are well-suited for more complex outpatient surgeries, office-based surgery centers are often preferred for their cost efficiency, streamlined operations, personalized care, and convenience, especially for low-risk procedures. They represent a growing trend for patients seeking an alternative to larger, more institutional settings.

Surgery Center at ART Vision

Office-Based Surgery at ART Vision

At ART Vision, we believe surgery should be seamless, efficient, and tailored to patient's needs. Our goal is to provide high-quality surgical care in a setting designed for comfort, convenience, and exceptional outcomes. This extends through all aspects of our practice, and is the reason we developed the first and only Office-Based Surgery Center (OBSC) in the Tri-State Region.

Whether it’s cataract surgery, vision correction or blepharoplasty, you deserve a setting that enhances your experience, and we are proud to be the only practice in the region to be able to provide that for our patients.

If you would like to more or are interested in scheduling an appointment with us at ART Vision, contact us HERE today!