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DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER OF THOUSAND OAKS is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in THOUSAND OAKS, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 62 reviews.

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DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER OF THOUSAND OAKS

thousand oaks, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3510 NORTH MOORPARK RD SUITE 101

THOUSAND OAKS, CA

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(805) 492-9000

Service Area

This provider serves patients in THOUSAND OAKS and surrounding areas in CA.

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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 38 surveys · 27% 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
94+2 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
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: 66.5% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

66.5%

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%

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

4.8
62 reviews
barbara e blake

barbara e blake

First meet and procedure went well. Staff couldn't be more helpful. But they never scheduled a follow up visit to get my biopsy report. When I called 3 weeks later I was told to see the NP which I scheduled but had to cancel for a family emergency. It's been more than a week that I've been calling to reschedule but I never get call backs or respond to my e-mail. It's disheartening because my symptoms are still present and require. follow-up. How does an office ignore many calls and e-mails to set an appointment. I wonder if Doctor George knows this.

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Nalani Carson

Nalani Carson

Dr. George immediately put me at ease and I left knowing I had found the right place for excellent medical care.

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Debra White

Debra White

Just had an endoscopy and colonoscopy with Dr. Moghimi. Let me tell you, this was one of the best experiences I've had for a procedure in a long time at a medical facility. The front desk and outstanding medical team were so amazing and caring! They truly make sure you are comfortable and understand what steps are to be taken next. I highly recommend them for your digestive medical needs.

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Stephanie Mazzella

Stephanie Mazzella

I haven’t physically went to this office yet. Everything has been done via phone. But everyone seems to be really nice. I can’t believe they fit me in on the schedule so quickly! Amazing!

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Eric Shargo

Eric Shargo

This review is long overdue. Liz and Stephanie are two nurses who work in the Digestive Health Center for Dr. Alister George. During my last two visits to the Center, I had the good fortune to have them as my nurses. They are caring, compassionate and made sure that I was comfortable throughout the preparation and post-procedure. I was quite nervous, but they quickly put me at ease. Liz and Stephanie, you are true professionals and the best! Thank you, Debra Shargo

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Contact

Phone

(805) 492-9000

Website

digestivehealthto.com/

Years in Operation

18 years

Est. 2008

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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