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ARKANSAS GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in HOT SPRINGS, AR, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 146 reviews.

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ARKANSAS GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER

hot springs, ARMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

151 MCGOWAN CT

HOT SPRINGS, AR

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(501) 356-3982

Service Area

This provider serves patients in HOT SPRINGS and surrounding areas in AR.

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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 69 surveys · 10% 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
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
95+1 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: 91.2% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

91.2%

natl avg ~97%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

JOHN OLIVER BRANDT, M.D.

Gastroenterology

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JOHN RICHARD MEDEIROS, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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JOHN STEVEN MATHEWS, M.D.

Gastroenterology

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Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

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

4.9
146 reviews
suzanne kellison

suzanne kellison

Never see a doctor except right before your procedure. In the office, you only see NP. When a patient is having serious issues and cent have a procedure due to age, they should absolutely be seen by a doctor. Very disappointed

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Leslie Boardway

Leslie Boardway

My experience has been very positive right from the beginning. Dr. Matthews is great and his nurse and assistant Kaye and Terry are so knowledgeable and helpful. I would confidently recommend them to anyone!

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Jason Quade

Jason Quade

Rudest period whom ever answers the phones. I have never been talked to like that ever. Canceled my appointment and won’t ever go back. You need to retire lady, you’re angry.

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Vicki Patterson

Vicki Patterson

Everyone was awesome. Linda was so kind as well as Chris and Dr.Matthews! Love them!

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Catherine Wedwick

Catherine Wedwick

Everyone at the center was efficient, friendly and caring. The written directions were clear and timely, although the cleanse was not fun, but it never is! I was well-cared for at the center, and all my questions were answered completely. I got a call at home the next day to be sure I was doing OK. Thanks for your great service... before, during and after. I appreciate your efforts on my behalf.

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Contact

Phone

(501) 356-3982

Website

www.arkansasgastro.com/

Years in Operation

21 years

Est. 2005

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?