ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF OCEAN COUNTY is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in TOMS RIVER, NJ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 110 reviews.

ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF OCEAN COUNTY

toms river, NJMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

477 LAKEHURST RD

TOMS RIVER, NJ

Service Area

This provider serves patients in TOMS RIVER 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 384 surveys · 37% 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)
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
96+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: 95.8% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

95.8%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.09%

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

4.9
110 reviews
Joe Lafferty

Joe Lafferty

Endoscopy center of ocean county. Endoscopy completed good results! Dr glazier was fantastic. The whole team was efficient and professional. Facility was ok, little tight, but certainly acceptable, changing room very basic. Loved the professionalism in the group, as I lay on the exam bed, I was asked one more time my name, dob, and why I was there. In unison the team of probably 8 all said “I Agee”. Impressive, like a football team breaking the huddle.

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Anessa Perry

Anessa Perry

I was impressed with everything start to finish. First, I was able to make an appointment with ease. Some doctors’ offices say, “ Our January calendar isn’t out yet. Please call back.” I hate that. I was able to make an appointment the first time I called. The doctor listened to my concerns and scheduled a colonoscopy right away. I like the prep she uses. It’s not that awful prescription stuff. The doctor uses Dulcolax and Miralax. The colonoscopy is scheduled in the same location as the doctor’s office. No need to go to a surgical center with 900 other people. The colonoscopy team was extremely organized and friendly. Also, the anesthesiologist was great. I didn’t get nauseous like I usually do. Overall, I’m 100% satisfied with my whole experience.

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Janice Leax

Janice Leax

I absolutely loved my doctor and anesthesiologist and everyone that was in the room where the procedure was performed… but out in the waiting/prep room, a little disappointed. I was freezing and tried to call a nurse 3 times to no avail. A trash can was literally overflowing to the floor with iv tubing and used medical supplies. Finally a young tech girl heard me calling and I got one more cover, also disappointed the cover was cold, no blanket warmers I guess. I did work in a hospital, and had to keep my assigned rooms clean, so maybe those things would be nothing to someone else. But I also had to wait extra time bc person before me was taking longer, not a problem to me, but someone should have checked in on me and never did. I had to yell fairly loud to get attention to get the blanket, which was cold, and continued to gag at the trash can overflowing. But all in all, it was ok.

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Donald Rissmeyer

Donald Rissmeyer

The office staff is very professional and kept me informed before and after the procedure. Dr Jill Collier is a warm professional person who explained the pre-procedure requirements. I have used her previous times and knew I would be in good hands with her.

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Joanne Bartha

Joanne Bartha

I have been to this center on several occasions, however, this visit was the best ever. I was very pleased with the attention of the whole team given, empathy of the staff and Dr. Jill Collier’s was professional and attentive to my diagnosis. The whole department deserves 5 *****!

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Contact

Years in Operation

30 years

Est. 1996

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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