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CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC DBA CAROLINAS GASTROENTEROLOGY MEDICAL CENTER PLAZA is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in CHARLOTTE, NC, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.1 out of 5 from 44 reviews.

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CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC DBA CAROLINAS GASTROENTEROLOGY MEDICAL CENTER PLAZA

charlotte, NCMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1000 BLYTHE BLVD SUITE 400

CHARLOTTE, NC

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(704) 355-8850

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.

Browse all procedures by specialtyCommon questions about outpatient surgery

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 54 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
95+2 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
94+2 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
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: 73.1% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

73.1%

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.

0.04%

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

4.1
44 reviews
Douglas Albert

Douglas Albert

This practice used to be fantastic. I have been a patient for 20 years. Unfortunately, many good doctors and staff have left. Today’s practice is the worst medical practice in terms of service and support that I have ever had to deal with: Phones aren’t answered, messages are not returned, follow up appointments are 4 months out, other appointments have been cancelled or changed at the last minute only to then not show on their schedule. And, most of this comes with an attitude as well. I can’t tell if this reflects on the quality of the doctors as I haven’t been able to speak with one. I waited months for a PA and then any questions seem to be handled by admins. Too bad as it was really a great practice.

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Stephanie Hayes

Stephanie Hayes

It’s nice to be heard. I feel like my concerns were addressed and things explained to me in detail.

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Donald Adams

Donald Adams

Atrium Health GI, Ciera Fitzgerald and the rest of the team are wonderful! Ciera is very knowledgeable, has excellent communication skills, and is great to work with! Thanks Ciera and to all of the teams!

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Diane Krebs

Diane Krebs

I am pleased with Abby Fowler NP and the same day/in-building blood test. However, being my first visit, I found the parking deck a nightmare maze of color coding that meant nothing. Unbelievably, there is a pkg deck "assistant" that had to help me find my vehicle which he and another employee confirmed is a regular activity of his. All it takes is a few signs to clear up the confusion that was shared by several patients and employee who agreed.

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Michelle Freeman

Michelle Freeman

I see Abby Fowler PA. She is the best! She takes the time to listen. Doesn't rush through the appointment. I feel like she hears me and that's important to me.

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Contact

Phone

(704) 355-8850

Website

atriumhealth.org/locations/detail/atrium-health-digestive-health-gastroenterology-and-hepatology-kenilworth?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=GCR

Years in Operation

20 years

Est. 2006

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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