Philadelphia Eye Associates has opened what it says is the city’s first office-based cataract surgical suite in South Philly, allowing patients to receive consultations, procedures and follow-up care in a single physician-led practice.
The new suite, located on the ground floor of Constitution Health Plaza, 1930 S. Broad St., is designed to provide cataract and other vision-correction surgeries outside of traditional hospital or ambulatory surgical center settings. Practice officials say the model aims to streamline care and improve access for patients across the region while reducing demand on hospitals and outpatient surgical facilities.
Since opening, the facility has completed more than 1,650 cataract and vision-correction procedures, according to the practice. The suite has also received accreditation from The Joint Commission, which evaluates healthcare quality and patient safety standards nationwide.
The surgical center includes two operating rooms, one for cataract and advanced vision-correction procedures and another dedicated to LASIK surgery. The practice said it plans to expand the site to include additional aesthetic services.
Office-based surgical models have gained attention in recent years as healthcare systems look to expand outpatient care options and manage growing patient demand.
“This is the future of eye surgery,” said Dr. Michael Abendroth, a surgeon at Philadelphia Eye Associates. “We can deliver the same safety and exceptional outcomes as the hospital in a much calmer, more comfortable, premium setting.”
Practice officials say the office-based approach offers patients a more streamlined experience, including having evaluation, surgery and follow-up care in one location, along with flexible scheduling and simplified preparation requirements.
Philadelphia Eye Associates provides a range of ophthalmology services, including cataract, cornea, refractive and oculoplastic procedures, as well as laser treatments and specialty eye care.