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THE CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE AND LIVER HEALTH AND THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in SAVANNAH, GA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 295 reviews.

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THE CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE AND LIVER HEALTH AND THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER

savannah, GAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1139 LEXINGTON AVE

SAVANNAH, GA

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(912) 303-4200

Service Area

This provider serves patients in SAVANNAH and surrounding areas in GA.

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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 33 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
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: 97.6% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

97.6%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.04%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.05%

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.

Affiliated Surgeons

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

ALAN M HARVEY, MD, MBA

Anesthesiology

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BRENDA P CHENEY, NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

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BRENT WILLIAM ACKER, MD

Internal Medicine

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CAROLINE BRAGG BRENNAN, PA

Physician Assistant

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CHARLES W DUCKWORTH, MD

Gastroenterology

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CHELSEA CHAMBLIN HENDRIX, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

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+ 14 more affiliated surgeons on record

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

4.7
295 reviews
Barbara Cole

Barbara Cole

Both nurses, Tammy (preop) and Dana (postop) at Digestive Health Endoscopy Center in Savannah were fantastic. They make the patient totally at ease!!

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p Jones

p Jones

This morning nurse Tammy made sure I was ready for the upper GI endoscopy Dr Duckworth wanted to take a look see on what was going on. The Dr did the look see and made a few immediate suggestions. Once done nurse Dana assisted with my recovery. Both nurses were professional, friendly and attentive to how I was and how I was reacting what was going on. Thanks to all

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James Hamby

James Hamby

Great, professional, positive staff! Dr. Kandiah is very knowledgeable, discusses issues in a clear manner and has a wonderful bedside manner. Hope to keep him as part of my health team for years to come.

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Ricky Balderama

Ricky Balderama

Kirsten Weiser, MD, MPH is the Absolute Best! She was the first person to realize that I had Cancer. Then they sent me to St. Joseph's and then they said that I didn't. After over a month they called me back to say that I did. Long story short...I passed out and hit my face really hard and someone called the EMT's and they took me to Memorial. They then set me up to take out some of my stomach. My Friend Dr. Weiser came by EVERY morning that she was there to see how I was doing. Every morning that I was there...just to check on me(I was there for 3 weeks). She wasn't even involved in the procedure, but the surgeons always checked in with her. She is my Hero and Loves her way of life and works hard at it. Most Importantly Cares!

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Lythandria

Lythandria

My stepmom had an endoscopy done and she was very satisfied with the warm, professional, and attentive care she received from the whole staff. She also doesn't speak English. Despite the language barrier, she felt quite taken care of and told me that she felt that everyone truly cared about her well being and that the staff really seemed to be passionate about helping others. On behalf of both of us, thank you so much!

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Contact

Phone

(912) 303-4200

Website

www.uniteddigestive.com/location/the-endoscopy-center/

Years in Operation

23 years

Est. 2003

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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