CAROLINA DIGESTIVE CARE is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in MORGANTON, NC, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 27 reviews.

CAROLINA DIGESTIVE CARE

morganton, NCMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

107 B MICA AVE

MORGANTON, NC

Service Area

This provider serves patients in MORGANTON 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.

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: 98/100 (+5 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 253 surveys · 26% 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
98+5 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
100+4 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
97+3 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: 7.7% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

7.7%

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%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Google Reviews

4.6
27 reviews
Kevin Hunt

Kevin Hunt

My experience here was great. The staff was professional and very friendly. They make you very comfortable and at ease with the whole process. Thank you

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Pete

Pete

Dr Kilpatrick’s team (Amanda, Lisa, Austin, & Tiff) explained what’s going to happen, gave an est duration to my wife (my driver), and assured my recovery wellness. Later in the day, staff called to ask how I was. It doesn’t get any better than that.

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J.D

J.D

The Good: This place honestly made an uncomfortable procedure a walk in the park. From Yang putting on a splatter guard when I made a joke to the Dr that did the scope, my hat is off to you guys. The Bad: Usually I can come up with something to atleast work on but cannot with this place. The Ugly: Nothing doing. This place is run like a well oiled machine and it was really a pleasure seeing people who genuinely love their jobs work as a team. Thank you for all what you do!

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Jeff Langer

Jeff Langer

Carolina Digestive Care Center made an unpleasant experience as pleasurable as possible. Booking the appointment was easy, prep directions were given in an easy to understand manner, and the day of my procedure everything went great. Everyone was so nice and accommodating, and they even sent me a card in the mail a week later. I would recommend them again without thinking twice.

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Joe Lowery

Joe Lowery

I was nervous for the procedure and the staff here were fantastic. The Dr. and staff eased my mind and answered all my questions. I highly recommend. A great experience for a not so pleasant procedure.

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Contact

Years in Operation

12 years

Est. 2014

Ownership

Non-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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