DOWNTOWN ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in COLUMBUS, OH, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.7 out of 5 from 19 reviews.

DOWNTOWN ENDOSCOPY CENTER

columbus, OHMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

700 EAST BROAD ST

COLUMBUS, OH

Service Area

This provider serves patients in COLUMBUS and surrounding areas in OH.

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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: 94/100 (+1 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 171 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
94+1 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
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: 80.7% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

80.7%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.23%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.05%

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.

Google Reviews

3.7
19 reviews
Lorraine Succonnino

Lorraine Succonnino

Office administrator very nice and very knowledgeable Nurses Technicians and other staff. Very knowledgeable very efficient. Explain step by step have the procedure. Because of a Medical efficiency I have.I was very nervous.The nurses reassure me things will be fine. And Dr.Tasos Manokas. Came in greeted me, and. He explain the procedure. And then I was done, and ready to go home. It was like going through a door. I was well pleased with today's visit. Working in similar settings in the hospital. I apologize for being so nervous. And would tell anyone if they need to have test done this would be the the Center to go to. Again I would like to thank everyone at the Downtown Endoscopic Center. Sincerely:Lorraine F Succonnino.

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Cheryl Burzynski

Cheryl Burzynski

First time patient. Great office, great nurses, and great doctor. No complaints! Would recommend!

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Bree McDonald

Bree McDonald

Great first experience with nurses and doctor at this location. Very funny and sweet and put me totally at ease. Highly recommend.

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Marios Fitros

Marios Fitros

These guys are true professionals with an outstanding staff. I got top and bottomed, and never would have known. Great place. Sent my wife there too!

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Tiffany M

Tiffany M

The only reason I'm giving them a 2 is because of my experience with the unprofessional receptionist they have working there the rest of the staff is fine. I had a scheduled procedure and me and my friend entered and wasn't explained anything was just told to sit down. It was close to my appointment time and I had not been called up or told anything, so it was close to my appointment time so I went up. I asked her about what was going on. Without even lifting her head or making eye contact she state rudly" mam I will call you up in a minute I'm doing something ". I was tooken a back because her body language and demeanor was as if I was bothering her. So I let her know no need to be like that I was just asking a question because you didn't explain a thing. She responds and says I'm not being smart" and I told her I know not with this one. So I started talking to my friend who came with me. She flys off the handle saying I threatened her. Lied and told the staff and she tried to get my appointment canceled. So go upstairs to my Dr office and tell the. Come to find out she has multiple complaints. I remember her from back when my mom and grandmother would go there. I refuse to spend my benefits with a establishment that allows their staff to be rude and disrespectful. If she doesn't like her job she needs to get another one. I will not be returning there to experience that ever again. For one she's rude and nasty and unprofessional. Second ahe LIED on me and tried to defame my character which I could sue her. If she felt was threatening her why not call the police? She thought she could get my appointment canceled joke was on her.She should watch how ahe treats people if there is no us the customer then ahea not needed. I wl take my buisness elsewhere. Me and my mother. She's too old for that blue hair does not look professional.

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Years in Operation

17 years

Est. 2009

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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