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GASTROENTEROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF TUSCALOOSA INC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in TUSCALOOSA, AL, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.4 out of 5 from 49 reviews.

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GASTROENTEROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF TUSCALOOSA INC

tuscaloosa, ALMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

100 RICE MINE RD NORTHEAST SUITE E

TUSCALOOSA, AL

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(205) 345-0010

Service Area

This provider serves patients in TUSCALOOSA 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.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 28 surveys · 15% 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
91-1 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
97+1 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
97+3 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: 82.9% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

82.9%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.00%

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.

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.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

3.4
49 reviews
Tyler

Tyler

I don’t want to get into all my personal health stuff, but the doctor isn’t the problem. She has always been sweet to me, I had a colonoscopy here a couple years ago and I’ve having some issues, called to see about an appointment and instead of being able to see the doctor I have had 4 different conversations with staff…when I’m trying to set an apt, I asked if I need a referral and again instead of telling me what I need to do to see Dr, I have a staff member ridiculing what I’m saying, talking over me, not letting me finish statements, then once I insist on finishing statements, I’m told she wont have someone speak over her. I was told to let her talk, Brittany especially, we have talked 2-3 times during this nightmare process of trying to set an apt, today she told me I haven’t spoke to her before lol, and that nowhere in the notes does it say I wanted an apt. I can’t help what your incompetent staff put in the notes…that’s literally the whole reason I called. Great Dr, unfriendly staff. Not that Brittany or the staff will care. But I’ll have to find another Dr, just bc u can’t get thru the staff to set an apt without major stress

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Danette Booth

Danette Booth

Dr. Reddy and staff are amazing and very compassionate. Very informative and great bedside manners.

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JL

JL

Dr. Reddy and his entire office staff are amazing. Everyone is kind, professional, and truly caring. Nurse Practitioner Cami goes above and beyond — she listens, explains everything clearly, and makes you feel completely at ease. Dr. Reddy is thorough, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone looking for exceptional care.

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Michelle Beale

Michelle Beale

My guardian angel 💝since 1992-Dr. A.B. Reddy is absolutely THE best! He's been soooo good to me all these years.

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Jessica Edwards

Jessica Edwards

Dr. Bajaj, nurses Jan and Jessica, the anesthesiologist and clinical staff were very informative and attentive. I would recommend them for any gastroenterology needs.

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Contact

Phone

(205) 345-0010

Website

gastrocarepc.com/

Years in Operation

23 years

Est. 2003

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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