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SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LTD is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 709 reviews.

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SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LTD

albuquerque, NMMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

7788 JEFFERSON NORTHEAST

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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(505) 999-1600

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ALBUQUERQUE and surrounding areas in NM.

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

Based on 39 surveys · 28% 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
97+5 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
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: 94.2% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

94.2%

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%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.09%

natl avg ~0.1%

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

4.9
709 reviews
Veronica Bicknell

Veronica Bicknell

I had an outpatient procedure here and the entire experience was excellent. Check-in was smooth and quick, and the nurses that cared for me were attentive, friendly, and very professional. Dr. Villas-Adams was wonderful. She listened to all my questions and explained results clearly after procedure. I felt well taken care of from start to finish!

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Charlene Scherrer

Charlene Scherrer

Everything was explained as needed. All staff from checkin to pickup were professional and efficient. Will highly recommend to my friends and family.

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Ruth Smith

Ruth Smith

As pleasant as a colonoscopy can probably be. Dr Gogel is really great and knowledgeable. So lucky to have him be my doctor. And the staff are all pleasant and knowledgeable also. Thank you all.

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Jo Browning

Jo Browning

The personnel handling the sign in and prep were exceptional and very informative. The procedure went quickly and efficiently. I would prefer to have the post procedure consultation in a much more private setting. Having it in an area with only curtins separating you from other patients is less than ideal.

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Jean Givens

Jean Givens

They are so good there! They are very personable and thorough. Dr. Adams is a pearl. The rest of the staff, especially the anesthesiologist were very kind to me and explained everything in great detail.. I really appreciated that. I fell asleep and woke up and it was all done! I would recommend SW gastroenterology for any gastric concerns.

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Contact

Phone

(505) 999-1600

Website

southwestgi.com/

Years in Operation

28 years

Est. 1998

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
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  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?