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JEFFERSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT BALA is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in BALA CYNWYD, PA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 19 reviews.

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JEFFERSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT BALA

bala cynwyd, PAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

130 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD

BALA CYNWYD, PA

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(267) 443-2040

Service Area

This provider serves patients in BALA CYNWYD 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.

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 ā€” 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: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 25 surveys Ā· 17% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0ā€“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)
0ā†‘ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 vs national avg (92)
0ā†‘ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0ā†‘ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
95+1 vs national avg (94)
0ā†‘ natl avg100
Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0ā€“100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Safe Surgery Checklist: 91.6% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

91.6%

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.

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 ā€” 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

4.2
19 reviews
Charlie S

Charlie S

I recently had a procedure here, the kindness and professionalism of the entire staff were amazing Thank you for being so nice šŸ™‚

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Joselle Palacios

Joselle Palacios

Went here for endoscopy and colonoscopy on the same day. My first time having either. The nurses, tech and staff were all very polite and clear communicators. Dr. Glasser, the anesthesiologist, was very comforting and explained everything I needed to know. Dr. Martin, the gastroenterologist, is friendly and explained everything to me during our initial office visit, before the procedure and answered my questions about medicine after. A nurse called the next day to check on me. High quality and well-run, an unfortunate rarity in healthcare nowadays. As a nurse myself, Iā€™d recommend their services.

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Kayla Young

Kayla Young

Wonderful staff and office! The whole team made me very comfortable, I was nervous and am not great with medical treatments so I couldn't ask for better service. On top of it, I was in and out super quick and they never left me waiting. Thank you to the nurses & physicians who took great care of me.

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Key Key

Key Key

I had a very good experience, the reception staff was very friendly and the nurses in the back area were very attentive and super professional. Besides that, they were very kind, the Dr and the anesthesiologist explains the entire process very clearly and several times, which is very important. And they are super good. The area is super clean, everyone works there and does their job very well, I highly recommend it.

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Rebecca Johnson

Rebecca Johnson

This is an excellent facility to consider if you are in need of a procedure. I was there 5 years ago for a procedure and was not totally impressed at that time. I tend to be a bit critical of health care facilities in general because of my own professional background - I know what is good care and what is not. Just recently I needed a repeat procedure and because my doctor performs her procedures at this facility, I had no choice but to return. This experience was totally different than the first. All of the staff, from the receptionists to the nurses, anesthesiologist, and nurse anesthetist were friendly, kind, compassionate, and attentive. All of my questions and concerns were kindly addressed. I felt that their goal was my safety and comfort. The process was seamless, efficient, and comfortable. I was very pleased. I want to thank the entire staff for their dedication and caring. I highly recommend this facility.

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Contact

Phone

(267) 443-2040

Website

www.jeffersonhealth.org/locations/endoscopy-center-at-bala

Years in Operation

10 years

Est. 2016

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

Joint Commission

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Interventional Pain MedicineGastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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