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OAK LAWN ENDOSCOPY is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in OAKLAWN, IL, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1187 reviews.

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OAK LAWN ENDOSCOPY

oaklawn, ILMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

9921 SOUTHWEST HWY

OAKLAWN, IL

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(708) 425-2552

Service Area

This provider serves patients in OAKLAWN and surrounding areas in IL.

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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 408 surveys · 35% 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: 43.7% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

43.7%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.03%

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%

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.

AMY LISS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

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ANNA KATHRYN PFEIFFER, PA-C

Physician Assistant

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BRIAN BLUMENSTEIN, MD

Gastroenterology

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BRITTANY ELYSE SEGREST

363LA2100X

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CHARLES BERKELHAMMER, MD

Sports Medicine

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DOUGLAS A LEE, MD

Sports Medicine

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+ 10 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

4.9
1187 reviews
Mary Grana

Mary Grana

Dr. Brikelheimmer was very thorough and kind. He knows what he is doing and is very knowledgeable about the colon. I am glad he helped me through this colonosopy. His staff are nice. Mary Grana-patient

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Rhonda Bonecki

Rhonda Bonecki

I was very scared at first to go. Because I had a bad situation. A month, previous and had to have emergency surgery.But everything worked out while they were so great.There and made you feel very, secure. Explained everything they were going to do step by step.They really, really took care of me.And I appreciated that I really did

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Carol Antosz

Carol Antosz

Facility is great. Employees are friendly and respectful. They maintain privacy and top notch care. Dr. Muscarello took the time to explain results. Fantastic bedside manner. Actually, all of them have great bedside manner. From Julie to Trish, to Taylor and Nadi. Kudos 👏

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Ruth Crawford

Ruth Crawford

Team associates are welcoming, professional and courteous. Easy travel to facility, with ample parking. Office is clean and well organized. Caring staff is attentive to you and your needs; gives clear instructions and happy to answer your questions and address your concerns. Dr. Berkelhammer is the gastro whisperer!

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Layanna A.

Layanna A.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Exceptional Experience with Dr. Blumenstein and Team! I can’t say enough great things about my experience with Dr. Blumenstein and his entire team. From the moment I arrived, every single person — from the front desk staff to the nurses and CRNA — made me feel genuinely cared for and at ease. I was extremely nervous before my procedure, but their calm, professional, and kind bedside manner instantly helped me relax. The nurses were so compassionate, attentive, and reassuring, walking me through every step and making sure I was comfortable the entire time. The CRNA was also wonderful — explaining the anesthesia process in detail and making me feel completely safe in their care. And Dr. Blumenstein himself was incredible — patient, thorough, and kind, with the kind of confidence and empathy that instantly builds trust. I left feeling so grateful for how smoothly everything went and how truly cared for I felt throughout the process. I’ll be referring my husband next for his colonoscopy, without a doubt! Thank you all for turning what could have been a stressful experience into one of the most positive medical encounters I’ve ever had.

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Contact

Phone

(708) 425-2552

Website

oaklawnendoscopy.com/

Years in Operation

13 years

Est. 2013

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.)?