WALNUT CREEK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in WALNUT CREEK, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.4 out of 5 from 10 reviews.

WALNUT CREEK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC

walnut creek, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

365 LENNON LANE SUITE 100

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in WALNUT CREEK 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.

Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters — a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.
Tonsillectomy / AdenoidectomyThe tonsils and sometimes the adenoids are removed for repeated infections or sleep-disordered breathing. Recovery is notably harder for adults than children, with significant throat pain for a week or more and a real emphasis on staying hydrated.Ear Tube PlacementTiny tubes are placed through the eardrum to drain fluid and ventilate the middle ear, most often for children with recurrent ear infections. The procedure takes about 10 minutes and the tubes usually fall out on their own within a year.Sinus Surgery (FESS)A camera and instruments passed through the nostrils open blocked sinus drainage pathways, with no external incisions. Considered for chronic sinusitis that has not improved with medication. Congestion often worsens briefly before it improves.SeptoplastyThe wall of cartilage and bone between the nostrils is straightened to improve airflow through a blocked side. It addresses breathing rather than external appearance, though it is sometimes combined with cosmetic reshaping.Turbinate ReductionSwollen tissue inside the nose is shrunk to improve airflow, frequently at the same time as septoplasty. Often the difference between a nose that is structurally straight and one that actually feels open.LaryngoscopyA scope examines the voice box and vocal cords, used for persistent hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or throat pain that has not resolved. Small lesions can sometimes be biopsied or removed during the same procedure.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Patient Experience Scores

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

Based on 189 surveys · 22% 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)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
96+2 vs national avg (94)
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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: 77.1% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

77.1%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.06%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.03%

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

3.4
10 reviews
Number13 O

Number13 O

1. Sent me to collections, because the mailing address they used for the out of pocket portion of my imaging and surgical bills was wrong. An address not ever related to me. The only bills I ever received were from Bass medical for Dr. Hosseini, that did not specify whether they were for professional or image/surgical, so I thought that was all I owed. I had no idea I was to expect more bills from a *different* billing agency as this is my first time dealing with WCEC! When I called WCEC business office they had my correct mailing address so how this could've happened is beyond me. Before I unraveled all this on my own I had left a voicemail with Mandi asking for help to see what might've gone wrong. She of course never returned my call which seems to be par for the course for her. 2. when I had Questions About a prescription she never returned those either. I Imagine if it's not her problem or if the patient is simply confused, there's no reason to call someone back who might need help understanding. Awesome. Given the habit of not responding it will be interesting to see if there's a counter comment to my review. 2. When I went in for my endoscopy the nurse had on her paperwork that I was there for a colonoscopy !!! I filled out my paperwork in person upon arrival so can't imagine how that got screwed up, thankfully the nurse was paying attention! After my procedure the Dr. Hosseini didn't stick around to talk to me because he "had to run". I get it but I had to wait nearly three weeks for an appointment To learn his findings, which were that I had a bad case of SIBO. That long to receive any antibiotics. The sign on the front desk about not bringing your bad vibes to their office Makes me wonder why they needed to put that there in the first place. Maybe patients have a bad attitude for being poorly handled. The debt collectors closed my case and I have a payment plan with the business office (not with the Lennon Ln., office) for the bill. Also I've chosen a different endoscopy Dr., for any follow up mostly to avoid the ineptitude here.

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Jonathan Chiang

Jonathan Chiang

The medical team here did an excellent job from the doctors, nurses, and staff. They were attentive, prompt, and provided clear discharge instructions. And I got a signed thank you card! Thank you team!

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Dennis Huey

Dennis Huey

The medical team here genuinely care for your health and well being. They communicate very well with each other as a team and work efficiently to take care of your needs. They were very nice and made me feel important and well cared for. They have a heated cabinet with blankets to ensure you are not under a cold blanket. I can't say enough about them. I will for sure return to this facilities even though I live 20 miles away.

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Bear Travel

Bear Travel

I experienced my first upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy at Walnut Creek Endoscopy today. From the moment of my arrival to my departure I was very impressed by the professionalism, friendliness, and patient attention demonstrated by every person I encountered, staff, nurses, and doctors. The anesthesiologist had me out practically the moment after the mouth device had been inserted and my next memory is waking up in the prep room after the procedures. Will see next steps within two weeks but so far so good. My doctors were Dr. Hosseini and Dr. Cheng. The friend who acted as my driver told me her husband went here too and also had similar comments on his experience.

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S Svoboda

S Svoboda

I had my first routine colonoscopy yesterday with Dr Lisa Higa at the Walnut Creek Endoscopy facility. From start to finish this group of professionals, including the front office staff, RNs, phlebotomist and anesthesiologist, handled me with great care! They put me at ease and the place ran like clockwork - very efficient! My appt was at 2:30 but was told to arrive an hour early to get ready: put on a gown, go to the bathroom (one last time), start IV and other monitors. Dr Higa (gastroenterologist) and Dr B (anesthesiologist) both talked to me before the procedure to explain what they would do and answer all my questions. The most uncomfortable part was the “special” drinks the day before and the morning of. But the drinks definitely clear you out to make the procedure go smoothly and efficiently! When you have to get a colonoscopy, do it with a great team. I highly recommend this facility and Dr Higa!

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Years in Operation

17 years

Est. 2009

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

Joint Commission

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

OphthalmologyOtolaryngologyDental Surgery
Medicare Certified

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