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DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in RENO, NV, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 3290 reviews.

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DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER

reno, NVMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

5250 KIETZKE LANE

RENO, NV

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(775) 829-7600

Service Area

This provider serves patients in RENO and surrounding areas in NV.

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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: 94/100 (+1 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 173 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
94+1 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
97+1 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
92-2 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: 73.2% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

73.2%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.10%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.02%

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.

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.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

4.8
3290 reviews
Sandi Scheer

Sandi Scheer

Everyone was very nice and extremely professional. Loved Dr. Tang, Emma (nurse) and the nurse in the procedure room. Also felt very comfortable with the anesthesia Dr Rod I think was his name. He knew I was nervous and told me he would take care of me ☺️

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Ken Clark

Ken Clark

Quite happy with DHS with my colonoscopy. Everyone at DHS was friendly and helpful. From office staff to nurses and Dr. Giles. Very professional which made me feel I was in good hands. They stayed in contact before the procedure and called the following day to check up on me. Scheduled for a 9:30AM procedure, they asked me to show up at 8:30AM. I arrived at 8:15AM, waited about 15 minutes. I was prepped and given anistita, waking up at 9:30AM, with my sister there to pick me up for home. Expecting results in a couple weeks. They earned the 5 stars I'm giving them.

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Susan O

Susan O

All staff members were attentive, courteous, patient and very personable. Had a positive experience at this facility. Dr had a good bed side manner and explained how things went when he checked in on me after recovery. Follow-up calls were very appreciative as well.

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Debra Zlotkowski

Debra Zlotkowski

I felt so well taken care of while at digestive health center for an endoscopy and colonoscopy. Rachel was my nurse to get me started with an IV and vitals etc. She was absolutely personable and competent. Then Erica was my nurse in the procedure room and again, so competent and kind. I tried to move the blue bite plastic ware and she promptly but kindly put that right back while I was anesthetized. Everything went well and I felt well informed by Dr Pfau on a pre procedure conversation and again before I went home he filled me in on what he found. Even the anesthetist was good at his job but definitely needs to try a meal at Great Full Gardens where he’s never eaten… yet. This was a good experience.

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Maryann Pennington

Maryann Pennington

Everyone was very kind. The process was easy. I highly recommend this facility. I was very nervous but the Dr was amazing and kind. The nurse prepping for my procedure was so friendly. Everything went so much better than I anticipated. I was absolutely dreading my appointment however I was immediately put at ease and so impressed with the entire experience. I was in and out of there in about 2 hours. Including being there an hour prior to my appointment.

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Contact

Phone

(775) 829-7600

Website

www.digestivehealthreno.com/

Years in Operation

31 years

Est. 1995

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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