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COLLEGE HEIGHTS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ALLENTOWN, PA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1203 reviews.

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COLLEGE HEIGHTS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC

allentown, PAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3147 COLLEGE HEIGHTS BLVD

ALLENTOWN, PA

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(610) 841-2432

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ALLENTOWN and surrounding areas in PA.

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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: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 716 surveys · 33% 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)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 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: 63.3% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

63.3%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.12%

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.

Affiliated Surgeons

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

JOAN ELYSE BACKENSTOE, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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ROBERT ELLIS NOECKER, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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SUSAN ELIZABETH ABRAMS, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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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

4.9
1203 reviews
Denise Graumenz

Denise Graumenz

I highly recommend going here if you have a choice of where to go for your procedure. From the time you walk through the door till you leave, everyone was wonderful. The nurses make sure you’re comfortable and warm and take care of your every need. The establishment is very clean. Definitely deserved the 5 stars I gave it.

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June Knecht

June Knecht

It was a pleasant experience from start to finish. The desk person was very professional and friendly as well as all the ones after her. Bri was very competent during the admittance and helpful in getting me ready for the procedure. Hailey was a friendly face to see afterwards and her professionalism made me feel positive about the procedure. Dr. Lacey was a calming presence before and after the procedure. I would gladly refer others to your center.

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Tom Luczejko

Tom Luczejko

My experience was great. I was schedule at 9:00am. The admin reviewed all of my papers which was very quick. In five minutes I was taken to the prep area. The nurse explained what was going to happen and ask if I had any questions. I put on a hospital gown and got into bed. They adjusted the bed and gave me a warm blanket. In 5 minutes the nurses explain the process and the doctor introduce himself and asked if I had questions. In 5 minutes I was given a drug to put me asleep in 3 seconds. In about 1.5 hrs I woke and was given juice and cookies. In a few more minutes I was walking out of the door. Thanks for a stress free experience!!!

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Dawn R

Dawn R

This was as pleasant an experience as I could have hoped. I was treated with kindness from the moment I arrived. Every staff member I encountered put me at ease and made sure I continued to be throughout the procedure. There was zero discomfort and I especially loved the heated blanket! The colonoscopy home prep was so simple and tasted like juice. Very gentle on my stomach and bowels. I was amazed. I left my appt with written post procedure instructions and a full diagnostic report. I was tired but felt fine. Next day I was back to normal activities and they followed up with me via text. I highly recommend this group. I have no hesitation at all when the time comes for my next colonoscopy screening.

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Beth Fehnel

Beth Fehnel

My experience was great! All of the staff are super friendly with me. I was very comfortable and assured that my test would go well, and they were right. The nurse even went in with me for support. That was wonderful. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.

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Contact

Phone

(610) 841-2432

Website

collegeheightsendoscopy.com/

Years in Operation

24 years

Est. 2002

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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