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THUNDERBIRD ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in GLENDALE, AZ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 913 reviews.

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THUNDERBIRD ENDOSCOPY CENTER

glendale, AZMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

5823 WEST EUGIE AVE

GLENDALE, AZ

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(602) 424-4040

Service Area

This provider serves patients in GLENDALE and surrounding areas in AZ.

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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 Data Not Available

This facility does not have published OAS CAHPS survey data. Facilities with fewer than 100 completed surveys are not required to report.

Safety Metrics

Safe Surgery Checklist: 83.3% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

83.3%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.10%

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 Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
ASC Accreditation Explained
What AAAHC, AAAASF, and Joint Commission accreditation mean.
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Google Reviews

4.9
913 reviews
Ruth Allen

Ruth Allen

The front desk staff, the check in nurse, the doctor who did my procedure and his staff were simply AWESOME! They were kind, compassion, gentle and understanding. I would recommend them to my family and friends!

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Jennifer Muth

Jennifer Muth

The receptionist was so Nice and had it together. The staff in the back were so kind and helpful and seemed to really care. Dr was amazing and my whole experience was great thank you so much!

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Shari Bernau

Shari Bernau

The RN in the recovery was very professional, caring and helpful. Also, the MD was excellent. However, In the prep area, I felt extremely rushed as if I was in a factory, and it was very impersonal. Keep in mind, I was one of the first appointments of the day and I arrived at the time I was supposed to check-in, so I didnt understand the need for the rush.

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john mcdonald

john mcdonald

Had my five year exam. Everything went good. All the staff at this endoscopy center are great. Each member of the team practices great care and attention in making sure you are comfortable and well looked after and you are made to feel special. Also everyone is very friendly which adds to a very good experience. I would highly rate my doctor especially. I would highly recommend the Thunderbird Endoscopy Center to anyone.

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Deborah G

Deborah G

So impressed by their efficiency and professionalism. The staff made sure I understood everything up front, which made things way less stressful. The wait was so minimal I didn't even have a chance to read. Everyone was kind and patient. Best run facility I've ever seen.

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Contact

Phone

(602) 424-4040

Website

www.tbirdendo.com/

Years in Operation

25 years

Est. 2001

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

3

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.)?