TEANECK GASTROENTEROLOGY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in TEANECK, NJ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 374 reviews.

TEANECK GASTROENTEROLOGY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTER

teaneck, NJMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1086 TEANECK RD SUITE 3B

TEANECK, NJ

Service Area

This provider serves patients in TEANECK and surrounding areas in NJ.

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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 120 surveys · 21% 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
96+4 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
93-1 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: 72.6% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

72.6%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.13%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.03%

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

5
374 reviews
S Lin

S Lin

Everything went smoothly. I was feeling a bit nervous, but the staff here are really nice and patience. Even the anesthesiologist cracked jokes to help me relax. The nurses are all very professional. Despite my tiny veins, she managed to find them quickly and administered the injection accurately.

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Elizabeth Gressel

Elizabeth Gressel

I would absolutely recommend Teaneck Gastroenterology to everyone, including family and loved-ones. Dr. Phillip Micale and the team are exceptionally skilled in their work. I easily scheduled a consultation, and colonoscopy. He immediately called in my “prep” medication and the staff called me one week prior to ensure I knew what to expect and how to successfully complete my “prep” before the procedure. The day of my appointment the entire process was easy, the staff is gentle and knowledgeable, professional and incredibly efficient. From beginning to end only lasted 1.5 hrs and before I left they gave me a choice of juice and crackers as well as directions and that they would be following up with a call in three days. My only critique is the building, parking, and waiting room left a bad impression. My partner could not wait for me (I forgot they told me about this, and I nearly panicked in the office, I was so nervous.) The waiting room had papers taped to the glass which felt unorganized. And my release paperwork asked me multiple times if “l had a living will” and “did I bring it with me?” This elevated my anxiety, but when I told the staff I was nervous they were kind and reassuring.

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Jennifer Martin

Jennifer Martin

I just had a procedure here with Dr Schmidt. I was nervous. The entire staff from reception to recovery were so nice, friendly and comforting. So much so that I have no worries and am not nervous at all to go back in 2 weeks for my other procedure. Highly recommend.

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Kathleen

Kathleen

Such an excellent practice! Dr. Schmidt & team were knowledgeable and very professional! Diane during intake was excellent and made me very comfortable! I highly recommend this practice! All nurses were great! Anesthesiologist was exceptional! Thank you for providing such extraordinary patient care! I was so nervous but felt at ease with everyone!

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amy bev

amy bev

I was late to my appointment but the staff was very accommodating and made it possible for to have my procedure. The receptionist was very professional and nice to me and the nurses (Diane, Leia, and Maureen) were terrific throughout my whole experience. They made every effort to make me feel at ease and comfortable. Dr. Lin was wonderful to meet in my telemedicine appointment and seemed very caring and also very thorough. I believe I have Dr. Lin to thank for ultimately allowing my procedure to stay on the schedule that day. The anesthesiologist was a nice man and I was asleep before I was able to thank him. The office environment was very professional, jovial and caring.

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Contact

Years in Operation

31 years

Est. 1995

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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