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CAROLINAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER UNIVERSITY is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in CHARLOTTE, NC, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews.

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CAROLINAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER UNIVERSITY

charlotte, NCMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

101 EAST W.T. HARRIS BLVD SUITE 3215

CHARLOTTE, NC

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(704) 927-4280

Service Area

This provider serves patients in CHARLOTTE and surrounding areas in NC.

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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: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 47 surveys · 14% 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
97+4 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
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
94+0 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: 89.8% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

89.8%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.07%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.00%

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

3.3
4 reviews
Elizabeth Rankin

Elizabeth Rankin

I was seen here for an EGD and Colonoscopy in July. I reported to the staff that I am allergic to Propofol. I had a near fatal reaction when I received it in the past. Then Angela, the nurse anesthetist came to my bedside and began to interrogate me about this "allergy". She told me that what I experienced was not an allergic reaction to propofol and that I have a genetic condition that predisposes me to developing malignant hyperthermia when receiving the paralytic before surgery. She went back and forth, arguing with me about this-even after I informed her that I am an RN with 30 yrs experience, and I know what I'm allergic to. I finally stated that she was not going to give me Propofol. Period. Also, an RN, diagnosing patients constitutes the unauthorized practice of medicine. She has been reported. The facility is also aware of this incident.

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Daniel Goldman

Daniel Goldman

The hostile policy of charging a fee for rescheduling appointments on a less than 24 hour notice coupled with a failure to provide proper prescriptions makes for a dangerous and adversarial situation. I feel like the care staff is fine but the support staff is unhelpful and unconcerned about patient health and safety. I will not use this provider again.

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Oscar Zeen

Oscar Zeen

Hello what team is this and are they still at Atrium Health University? I would like to book an appointment with them per your review in hopes of having a colonoscopy. Thank you

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vera

vera

Dr Rothwell and her team (Quiana, Lawanda,Angela, Rosie, Carol,Patricia and Candy) are awesome!! They put me at ease immediately and you help a sense of their team work. Only hiccup was Dr Rothwell was chewing a snickers behind her mask and I hadn't eaten in over 24 hours😂. Excellent care. See you all in 10 years. Thank you

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Contact

Phone

(704) 927-4280

Website

atriumhealth.org/locations/detail/carolina-endoscopy-centers-university

Years in Operation

19 years

Est. 2007

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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