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AFFINITY GASTROENTEROLOGY ASC LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in BIRMINGHAM, AL, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 815 reviews.

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AFFINITY GASTROENTEROLOGY ASC LLC

birmingham, ALMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3686 GRANDVIEW PARKWAY SUITE 610

BIRMINGHAM, AL

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(205) 663-1023

Service Area

This provider serves patients in BIRMINGHAM and surrounding areas in AL.

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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.

Gastroenterology (GI Surgery)6
ColonoscopyA flexible camera examines the full length of the colon to screen for cancer and remove polyps before they become cancerous. Done under sedation, it typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. The bowel prep the day before is the part most patients find hardest.Upper Endoscopy (EGD)A thin camera passed through the mouth examines the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Used to investigate persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, unexplained bleeding, or abdominal pain. Usually takes 15 to 30 minutes under sedation.Flexible SigmoidoscopyExamines the lower portion of the colon only, rather than its full length. Preparation is lighter than a full colonoscopy and sedation is sometimes unnecessary, but it cannot detect problems higher in the colon.Capsule EndoscopyYou swallow a vitamin-sized camera that photographs the small intestine as it passes through — a region that standard scopes cannot easily reach. There is no sedation and no recovery. The capsule passes naturally, and images are reviewed after the fact.ERCPCombines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts, most often gallstones stuck in a duct. Unlike a routine endoscopy, it carries a meaningful risk of pancreatitis afterward, so it is used when treatment is likely rather than for screening alone.Hemorrhoid TreatmentShrinks or removes swollen veins in the rectum and anus using rubber band ligation, injection, or surgical removal depending on severity. Banding is quick and typically requires no anesthesia; surgical removal is more effective for advanced cases but recovery is noticeably more uncomfortable.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Browse all procedures by specialtyCommon questions about outpatient surgery

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 137 surveys · 22% 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
96+3 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 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

Safe Surgery Checklist: 100.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

% of surgical patients for whom a safe surgery checklist was used (ASC-9). Higher is better.

100.0%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.14%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.02%

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.

Colonoscopy Prep: What Actually Matters
The prep is the hard part — here is how to get through it.
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.
How Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
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Google Reviews

4.8
815 reviews
Patrica Turner

Patrica Turner

My care team there are amazing. NP Cristina Ray is so good at listening and getting answers to my questions. Dr Marks is the best person and I have been seeing over 25 years. I can’t say enough good about my team.

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Lauren Stephens

Lauren Stephens

Always great with reminders and I always feel like they listen when I'm in office. I asked questions and explained my concerns and was given very direct answers and a clear path as to what they are looking for. I felt so much more at ease after my visit.

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S G

S G

Gastro Health is a wonderful place and I have experienced nothing but great service.. I highly recommend this office.. Lauren Downey is one of the most knowledgeable and thorough NP that I encountered… I appreciate the care she has given me over my time of visits to this office.

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Belinda Taylor

Belinda Taylor

My first time at the clinic. All went smoothly and I am most grateful. Very grateful for the communication and ability to get answers. Also, for followup without my having to contact the office.

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Tamika Talley

Tamika Talley

Communication, cordial, attentive, friendly. Everyone was so nice, even the patients their were extrmely friendly. The scheduler was nice, patient, focused and did a lot of multi-tasking without even looking like it. I loved it there!

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Contact

Phone

(205) 663-1023

Website

gastrohealth.com/locations/grandview

Years in Operation

6 years

Est. 2020

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions 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.)?