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DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS PA is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in KING, NC, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 348 reviews.

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DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS PA

king, NCMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

434 KIRBY RD

KING, NC

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(336) 768-6211

Service Area

This provider serves patients in KING 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: 99/100 (+6 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 46 surveys · 29% 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
99+6 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
100+4 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
99+5 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: 84.9% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

84.9%

natl avg ~97%

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
348 reviews
Tracey Spaugh

Tracey Spaugh

I seen Trevor today for my appt .. I like Trevor very much . I have seen him several times a great PA he actually listens to you and I have a lot of doctors for sure but with TREVOR I don’t feel like just a number like next …

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Carlos

Carlos

I felt dismissed and disrespected during my visit with Dr. Trevor Spurling today. His attitude was sour and impatient, and he made me feel like my appointment was an inconvenience. He couldn’t remember what medications I take, forgot about my liver condition, and even asked if Preparation H helped, which I’m not taking. When I expressed discomfort with a rectal suppository, he responded sarcastically, saying, “Do you want help or not?” He comes across as arrogant and like he thinks he knows it all, rather than being attentive or professional. This left me feeling embarrassed and disappointed.

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AbigailK Gravely

AbigailK Gravely

I WOULDN'T SUGGEST ANYONE ELSE! Jeremy Gillespie is the best in the world! They all made me very comfortable and happy! I have never been put under before and they assured me i would be okay! Brittany, Morgan, Jimmy, Sandy, Debbie, Jessica, and Bety, were the best in the world! Overall the best experience i have ever had with a doctors office! They go above and beyond, to make sure you are okay. If anyone is scared i suggest them! Not only that but they do amazing work! My IV was quick and easy and so was my anaesthesia!! They make you laugh, and they are so funny!

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Danny Draughn

Danny Draughn

Everyone was so caring and went above and beyond to make me as comfortable as possible during my procedure. The nurses took the time to explain everything they were doing. Dr.Gillespie took the time after my procedure to explain everything in detail and was willing to listen to my questions without making me feel rushed Highly recommend.

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Elvira Singleton

Elvira Singleton

I was greeted once I walked in, and was checked in promptly. ALL of the associates there were there are top notch! I was comfortable with entire experience. Thank you all so much and Dr. Gillespie is a very personable and positive physician. They all made my visit there warm and strees free. Blessings to all!

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Contact

Phone

(336) 768-6211

Website

digestivehealth.ws/

Years in Operation

9 years

Est. 2017

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
  • •What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?
  • •What is the facility's hospital transfer rate?
  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?