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THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in LIMA, OH, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 20 reviews.

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THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO LLC

lima, OHMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

2793 SHAWNEE RD

LIMA, OH

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(419) 879-3636

Service Area

This provider serves patients in LIMA 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.

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: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 609 surveys · 28% 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
96+3 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 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
97+3 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: 95.6% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

95.6%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.11%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.01%

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.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

BARRY L HAINES, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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BREANA SCHROEDER, CNP

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DENNIS M BULLEN, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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DUANE L FUERST, CRNA

Registered Nurse

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HOWARD J SOLOMON, MD

Gastroenterology

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JAYDE E KURLAND, MD

Internal Medicine

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+ 9 more affiliated surgeons on record

Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

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

4.2
20 reviews
Bryan Hayter

Bryan Hayter

I had my first colonoscopy here. The nurses made me feel very comfortable. The anesthesiologist had me laughing with his dad jokes (well done my friend), and Dr. Patel made me feel at ease with the procedure. I appreciate each and every one of you. I hope to see the same staff again in 3yrs when I have to return for my next one.

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William Kious

William Kious

The procedure process is prompt and handled by wonderful staff. The doctor is good. However, the office staff is another story. Leaving messages is pointless because they don't return calls. I was supposed to get labs done, but they gave me an incomplete lab form, so the clinic refused to perform the blood draws. Left messages twice... no call-back. Also, if you are overweight, make sure to double check whether or not you're over their table weight limits. ASK... even though such an issue should be obvious based on pre-op evaluation.

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Sandy Ranly

Sandy Ranly

Can't say enough how wonderful this facility and their staff are. Very clean place, and friendly front desk employees, nurses and Doctors. Very impressed with Dr. Sheikh and his expertise with my procedure. Highly recommend this group!

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Angela W

Angela W

Had to have a procedure done. Dr was wonderful, didnt have a long wait. The nurses were kind and comforting during the whole process from start to finish!

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Trenton Lemon

Trenton Lemon

At first i was pretty happy with this doctor. However, as time went one i felt more and more like they were doing tests for the sake of doing tests. Eventually they did find an issue that needed to be addressed and i was supposed to get a referral for a diet specialist from St. Rita's and then have a follow up. I had to reschedule because i never got the referral so there was no purpose to the follow up. the reschedule appointment arrived and it was missed due to complications with my wife's labor and complications post delivery with my newborn daughter. I attempted to contact them about these issues and left voicemails and never even got a call back and got charged for a missed appointment, which still served no purpose as they still haven't sent the referral to St. Rita's for my Liver issues and without it i cannot seek further treatment covered by insurance. It's been 2 months or so now... maybe they will send that referral eventually....

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Contact

Phone

(419) 879-3636

Website

www.giassociateslima.com/

Years in Operation

18 years

Est. 2008

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

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.)?