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ESSENTIA HEALTH WAHPETON ASC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in WAHPETON, ND, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.2 out of 5 from 18 reviews.

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ESSENTIA HEALTH WAHPETON ASC

wahpeton, NDMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

275 11TH ST SOUTH

WAHPETON, ND

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(701) 642-2000

Service Area

This provider serves patients in WAHPETON and surrounding areas in ND.

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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.

Interventional Pain Management6
Epidural Steroid InjectionsSteroid medication is injected near irritated spinal nerve roots to calm inflammation causing sciatica or arm pain. Often used to make physical therapy tolerable rather than as a standalone cure. There are limits on how frequently they can be repeated.Nerve Block InjectionsAnesthetic, sometimes with steroid, is injected around a specific nerve to interrupt pain signals. Used both to treat pain and to identify its source, since relief from a precisely placed block points to the nerve responsible.Radiofrequency AblationHeat generated by radio waves disables the small nerves carrying pain signals from an arthritic spinal joint. Relief commonly lasts six months to two years. Because the nerves regenerate over time, the procedure can be repeated.Spinal Cord StimulationA device delivers mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to interrupt chronic pain signals before they reach the brain. A temporary trial period is done first, so you can judge the benefit before committing to a permanent implant.Joint InjectionsSteroid or lubricating medication is injected directly into an arthritic or inflamed joint. Image guidance is often used to confirm placement. Relief typically lasts weeks to months and can make physical therapy more productive.Trigger Point InjectionsA local anesthetic is injected into a taut, tender knot of muscle to break the spasm-and-pain cycle. The appointment takes minutes and you can usually return to normal activity the same day.
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: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 227 surveys · 44% 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
98+6 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
98+4 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: 100.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

100.0%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.00%

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.

What to Expect: Epidural Steroid Injection
What it treats and how long relief lasts.
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.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

3.2
18 reviews
ASC Gamer

ASC Gamer

Went in for appointment updates some how took me and my social worker 30 mins waiting on phone for some one we instead went in to talk to some one to find out she didnt know shat she was doing and had to ask other desk workers for help multiple times and after 55mins of waiting for her to find pointment and print off dates not to soubd rude but she didnt say sorry for wait and was very mean looking/rude :( hope this gets looked into will rate better when see improvements :)

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Sami F

Sami F

My daughter went in for stitches today. The care was absolutely amazing from Penny at the front desk who helped get us an emergency appointment, to Berdine the nurse who helped ease all the tension, to Dr. Wasemiller! He was so compassionate and attentive, he explained everything and reassured my little three year old. So so impressed with the amazing care today! Helps with a mom’s peace of mind knowing our babies are taken care of. Thank you so much, essentia! You have some amazing and absolutely crucial staff members!

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Kelley Jenkins

Kelley Jenkins

Not recommended! Every time I go in for my child or myself, I am there a minimum of 2 hours, even for the most minor of things. It’s so frustrating! And I strongly question the knowledge of the staff as I’ve seen both doctors and nurses use Wikipedia during our visits to try to treat us. I could have stayed home & done that myself.

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Jonathan Archer

Jonathan Archer

We brought our child in to be seen for an issue they were having. Even though our child was scared and constantly crying, our nurse Lisa was very friendly and even got our child some stickers and animal crackers. She is a top rate Nurse! I would give 5 stars but when the doctor came in, She was good but got very annoyed with our child crying. (Our child is scared of doctor visits) The doctor we saw seemed to loose patience quite quickly which I can understand but her personality and advice was decent. She did help us temporarily solve the problem so I am thankful overall and would give the doctor a 3 of 5 stars. So the the overall experience I would give is 4 out of 5. Their receptionists were nice and the place was clean.

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Anon Amouse

Anon Amouse

When we first started going here, almost four years ago, I gave this place a good review. Now, years later, I have been misdiagnosed, ( on serious matters ), a total of three times, and am no longer so happy with it. *There are only two clinics that service these two growing towns, and both of them are always absolutely swamped! The doctors always seem tired and overwhelmed, and very often burnt-out. I do feel sorry for the staff, but screw-ups, and misdiagnosis are common here. BEWARE - just saying.

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Contact

Phone

(701) 642-2000

Website

www.essentiahealth.org/find-facility/essentia-health-wahpeton-clinic?utm_source=pg-google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=pg-listings

Years in Operation

33 years

Est. 1993

Ownership

Non-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Interventional Pain MedicineGastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?