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LAFAYETTE GENERAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in LAFAYETTE, LA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 2.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews.

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LAFAYETTE GENERAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC

lafayette, LAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1211 COOLIDGE BLVD SUITE 302

LAFAYETTE, LA

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(337) 735-7317

Service Area

This provider serves patients in LAFAYETTE and surrounding areas in LA.

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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: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 64 surveys · 26% 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
97+4 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
95+1 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: 96.6% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

96.6%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.05%

natl avg ~1.0%

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.
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Google Reviews

2.7
7 reviews
Rachel Simon

Rachel Simon

NOT PERSONAL AT ALL! My 18 year old daughter who was scared to death to get an IV and be put under went in for a scope. She asked to have me come back with her until the IV was in and she was prepped for the procedure. They refused to let me in and found every excuse for me not to go back. They even went as far as to tell me she was fine even after she called me from the back nearly in tears. This place is all about getting people in and out. No concern for patient needs. Five years ago, I personally experienced the same thing. My husband was not allowed in. They gave me little time to wake up, rushed me to get dressed, and explained my results, that I couldnt even comprehend because I was half way unconscious fron anesthesia. No plans were made to address my digestive issues, just "See you in 5 years". I should have known better than to give this place a second chance. The medical system fails to restore health and promote healing when they neglect to hear the patient and when there is no intention of getting to the root of an issue.

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Angela Gutshall

Angela Gutshall

No written review provided

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Sam Lemoine

Sam Lemoine

Fantastic. Was on time . Extremely professional. Thanks to all nurses and Dr. Well definitely go back for my 5yr

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Monique, Veillon

Monique, Veillon

No written review provided

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Tom Jones

Tom Jones

When I learned this place does stuff with your body while you are unconscious that has nothing to do with any test or procedure, I could never go back. And then they claim "they've had no complaints previously" you know, because the patients are unconscious and are usually clueless!

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Contact

Phone

(337) 735-7317

Website

www.gastroclinic.com/

Years in Operation

38 years

Est. 1988

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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