TUCSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in TUCSON, AZ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews.

TUCSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER

tucson, AZMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

7140 EAST ROSEWOOD STREET SUITE 100

TUCSON, AZ

Service Area

This provider serves patients in TUCSON 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.

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.

Patient Experience Scores

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

Based on 189 surveys · 28% 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
95+3 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
98+4 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.

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.06%

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.

Google Reviews

4
15 reviews
Kate Carter

Kate Carter

I had a procedure done at Tucson Endoscopy Center and had a truly positive experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcome, informed, and well cared for. Julie, Kelly, and Olivia were the RNs who looked after me with kindness and patience. Katrina, the tech, was supportive and helped everything go smoothly. Dr. Strobel, the anesthesiologist, explained things clearly and helped me feel calm. Dr. Cristiana Bortuzzo, the physician, was thorough, compassionate, and took the time to answer all my questions. It can be stressful going in for a procedure like this, but their team made all the difference. I felt safe, respected, and genuinely cared for. If you need a colonoscopy or a similar procedure, I highly recommend Tucson Endoscopy Center.

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Michelle Rude

Michelle Rude

I can't say enough good things about this place!!! I have had 3 colonoscopies and endoscopies done there and this one was just as good!! From the front staff she was sp prompt and kind!! Got to the back Marco my nurse got my IV the first time and painless!! Bertha couldn't be any more kinder!! Made me feel like everything was goung to be okay...my anesthesia gal Anna was absolutely perfect!!! And of course Dr Bortuzzo..I could never in a million years say enough great things about this Dr!!! She explains everything communicates wonderfully and has taken impeccable care of me!!! I am sure I have forgotten some names but ty each and every one of you!!! Michelle Lawrence

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Sebastian Dawson

Sebastian Dawson

Today I had my upper GI done with Dr Goldstein and my nurse was such a amazing woman and I told her I was going to be a very hard stick because of all the weight I lost and she was up for the challenge. She didn't hurt me not once and when she couldn't get it she had two more nurses try and we finally got it! Tbh this was a great experience especially with Northwest hospital staff they were all amazing and compassionate and friendly people.

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Razor Knife

Razor Knife

They were busy, so there was a wait, but that's not their fault. I was in yesterday, 3/20/23 for an endoscopy and colonoscopy. I literally could not have asked for a better experience. 100% of the staff were professional, friendly and well rounded. The I.V. was virtually painless, everything went amazing. Dr. Goldstein is a great guy as well as all of the staff there. This was my first ever interaction with a G.I. Dr. and it couldn't have gone better.

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S.V. Fire House Cat

S.V. Fire House Cat

The Tucson Endoscopy Center was light years ahead of the similar services available in my area. The staff was very helpful and congenial. This is important, simply due to the fact it should be the norm anywhere, but those coming here certainly are bringing with them inherit discomfort based upon the overnight preparation. The interior was clean, excellent privacy oriented areas and overall communication with us about our status. It's nice not to be rushed out of the recovery area! The only problem encountered was discussed with a supervisor a few days later. A satisfactory resolution was reached.

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Years in Operation

5 years

Est. 2021

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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