CHEVY CHASE ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in CHEVY CHASE, MD, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews.

CHEVY CHASE ENDOSCOPY CENTER

chevy chase, MDMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 500

CHEVY CHASE, MD

Service Area

This provider serves patients in CHEVY CHASE and surrounding areas in MD.

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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.

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.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 39 surveys · 23% 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
96+3 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
94+2 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
100+4 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
91-3 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: 91.5% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

91.5%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.04%

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

3.6
7 reviews
Gary C

Gary C

Billing department is a complete mess...18 months after procedure still dealing with a "wrong code" submitted to my insurance company. CC Gastro has admitted multiple times it is their fault and i should never have been billed...but now i am dealing with a credit agency CC Gastro has repeatedly told me they have corrected the problem- I think they finally took care of this and called off the credit agency- but I still wasted dozens of hours on the phone with CC Gastro billing, insurance and then credit agency...they need to get sharper!

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Isabelle MdH

Isabelle MdH

I was sorry this place has gone downhill since 10 years ago. Who owns and manages it now?? While staff members were not unpleasant, they seemed resigned and not particularly positive. Infection control was iffy (gloves not changed between handling a Starbucks cup, among other things, and removing an IV Needle, for example) None of the staff were wearing masks (we're in a CLINICAL SETTING, y'all!). The place was freezing cold (staff were also suffering, and they got to wear clothes and move around!), which is awful when you're already cold from being sleep deprived and on a liquid diet for over 24 hours. After the procedure, and a minute with the doctor, you're rushed out of there while still woozy and wobbly, despite being a fall risk or elderly. Also, there are no longer drinks or snacks given afterwards, because of "COVID" (allegedly), hmmmm....but it's ok not to have masks on?? Completely bizarre. Not sure if there are better places in the DMV, but I sure hope there are!

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Rodolfo Antorcha

Rodolfo Antorcha

Amazing staff - receptionists, nurses, anesthesiologists and doctors are all extremely professional and friendly. I'd like to thank everyone there for taking such a good care of me.

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Marc Rosenwasser

Marc Rosenwasser

I was very anxious before my colonoscopy with Dr. Weinstein. But from the moment I was called in for the procedure, I was treated with the utmost kindness from the doctors and their assistants, all of whom displayed great thoroughness and professionalism. The anesthesiologist, Dr. Cole, patiently explained the procedure before administering the medication (as he told me, I was out in three seconds and awakened 30 minutes later feeling refreshed. Afterwards, Dr. Weinstein walked me through the findings in addition to presenting me a detailed written report including photographs. The lesson of the day: fear not. Do what you need to do. And use this practice, if you do

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Carol Martino

Carol Martino

I am an RN for over 40 years and had a procedure done at the center mid May 2018 So, I am a very informed health professional. My experience far exceeded my expectations. The staff was very professional, punctual and informative. The setting is clean, comfortable and affords privacy. Dr Kirk is an excellent Gadtroenterologist who has an wonderful bedside manner. I highly recommend, without reservation, Dr. Kirk and the Chevy Chase Endoscopy Center.

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Contact

Years in Operation

29 years

Est. 1997

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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