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WEST COAST ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in CLEARWATER, FL, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews.

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WEST COAST ENDOSCOPY CENTER

clearwater, FLMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

616 E ST

CLEARWATER, FL

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(727) 447-0888

Service Area

This provider serves patients in CLEARWATER and surrounding areas in FL.

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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 105 surveys · 37% 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
93+1 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: 89.6% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

89.6%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.42%

natl avg ~1.0%

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.

AMINA BRANDY BLACK, CRNA, MSN

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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ELI H FREILICH, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease

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LINDA KATHLEEN ROBERSON, CRNA

282N00000X

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VIRGILIO FLORESCA, MD

Anesthesiology

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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

3.8
46 reviews
Lexi Dad

Lexi Dad

This place is horrible!! Waiting room is so tiny and crowded. You are not allowed to go back and be w the patient - told it’s too tiny of space. Front office Staff is chaotic! It’s like all of them is their 1st day. Parking is an absolute nightmare!! Not sure how this place qualifies to be a medical surgery center And good luck trying to find a spot to pick up the patient after they are done - there are zero spots and you will be blocking traffic. This place is horrible

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Trisha Arany

Trisha Arany

The procedure went OK even though I had to get stuck twice with an IV because of someone's lack of experience. I ended up with a nice hematoma on my right hand, and I'm right handed which I explained to them and they stuck me again right near the same hematoma. On top of that afterwards, I had symptoms and complained about them to the Doctor who did the procedure. I had to call his office several times and he basically dismissed my concerns and told me go to the ER or call my primary. The doctor who did the procedure is responsible for any post complications and care. I was pretty much left out in the cold with no resolution to my problem.

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Vicki Brancati

Vicki Brancati

The entire staff at west coast endoscopy are the best. From the front desk to pre op to post op every one was kind and very caring. All the nurses made me feel very comfortable. Thank you to all the staff. You're the BEST!

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Michael H

Michael H

Staff is friendly. Check in is a breeze. This was my first procedure involving sedation and I was pretty nervous, but the anasthesiologist put me at ease. I was in and out with zero issues. I highly recommend Dr. Sherman and the entire staff there.

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Dianne Greenberg

Dianne Greenberg

I highly recommend West Coast Endoscopy! From the front desk staff, the nurses, and the doctors, all of them were Absolutely Wonderful. I was incredibly anxious as this was my first time. Even Dr. Choudhry came in before the procedure and gently put his hand on my shoulder offering me simple human touch that really set me at ease. The wait was absolutely reasonable, (maybe 20 minutes?) everyone was very personable, kind, and efficient. The entire procedure was done before I even knew it. Thank you to each and every one of you. You are truly life savers! Bless you all.

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Contact

Phone

(727) 447-0888

Website

www.westcoastendoscopy.com/

Years in Operation

24 years

Est. 2002

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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