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NORTHWEST GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINIC LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in PORTLAND, OR, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.5 out of 5 from 48 reviews.

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NORTHWEST GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINIC LLC

portland, ORMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1130 NORTHWEST 22ND AVE 6TH FLOOR SUITE 615

PORTLAND, OR

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(503) 229-7137

Service Area

This provider serves patients in PORTLAND and surrounding areas in OR.

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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: 93/100 (+0 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 283 surveys · 27% 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
93+0 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: 95.7% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

95.7%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.04%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.08%

natl avg ~0.1%

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

3.5
48 reviews
Matt Otis

Matt Otis

The scheduling team was absolutely awful. They were super weird about processing insurance, kept calling when I was on the road, wouldn't allow me to contact them when I got home and had access to the right info, forced a reschedule that was a time I couldn't do, lied about one of my reschedule attempts and then wouldn't let me pick a time that actually worked. Ironically the part that would be the least pain in the rear working with them would be the procedure.

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Amanda Morris

Amanda Morris

They called and cancelled my appointment 45 minutes before my appointment, as we were driving there.

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Renee' Woolaway

Renee' Woolaway

Overall good experience, i had a virtual appointment first in which they called a hour before appointment time, luckily i was able to talk at that time. Went in for procedure and they were right on time. Nurses were extremely nice ans caring. Sharon the anesthesia was very comforting and nice. Doctor was professional and really had my best interest at heart.

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Judy

Judy

Dr. Derek Taylor provided outstanding clinical care to me. He listened well; had reviewed my records; explained my diagnosis including differential diagnosis; and prepared a thoughtful treatment plan for the next year. I left the office visit confident in his expertise, clinical care, and leadership to manage my ongoing condition. He provided tips on steps I can take to improve my health. Dr. Taylor is a star in his field of expertise.

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Jorge Cervantes

Jorge Cervantes

NW Gastro provided an outstanding experience. Although I felt quite anxious about my procedure, every member of the team—from the receptionist to the medical assistants and Dr. Young—was incredibly supportive and made me feel at ease. Dr. Young's kindness and professionalism truly stood out. The procedure went smoothly, and I was pleasantly surprised to receive my results earlier than anticipated. Thank you all for your exceptional care!

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Contact

Phone

(503) 229-7137

Website

www.nwgastro.net/

Years in Operation

24 years

Est. 2002

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.)?