BRYN MAWR MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATION is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in BRYN MAWR, PA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 2.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews.

BRYN MAWR MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATION

bryn mawr, PAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

825 OLD LANCASTER RD SUITE 320

BRYN MAWR, PA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in BRYN MAWR 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.

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

Based on 103 surveys · 14% 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)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
100+4 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
95+1 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

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.28%

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.

Affiliated Surgeons

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

+ 2 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.

Google Reviews

2.9
30 reviews
Mike Scola

Mike Scola

They called me out to schedule for an appointment.For january 30th. I received a phone call on January 19th. Saying they have to reschedule, and they expected me to reschedule right then and there, when I'd have my own schedule to go by, they just think it's okay, then I can drop everything for the appointment. Maybe I'll just deal with my breathing issues. Because I could not accommodate their schedule program.Canceling my appointment

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Andrew

Andrew

Billing dept. is incompetent and rude. Was overcharged multiple times after clearly explaining that my plan covers services 100% since I've met my OOP.

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Niccarter

Niccarter

I happened to call up for an appointment reschedule and about queries regarding billing . The lady at the front desk who spoke to me was rude, lacked courtesy and patience throughout the conversation. I had to rush and make an appointment so as to avoid listening to her rude comments over a billed amount.She enjoyed pinning the onus on me vs understanding what went wrong. I then called back again to request her for an appointment on an alternate day . This time her tone just changed listening to my name , she just lectured me without giving me any time slots. I had to politely remind her that it is her duty to be patient and to provide me with an appointment, after which she did, but she didn’t stop targeting me. No patient would appreciate speaking to such folks. She couldn’t wait to cut the call. Better training would be appreciated. The wait times are long.., despite arriving 15 mins prior to the appointment time and is yet another concern to be addressed

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Belinda Dyson

Belinda Dyson

Please do better when selecting the non medical people you have dealing with patients. Called with questions about a bill because it was confusing to me with things I do not understand about insurance, etc. The woman assisting me was impatient and constantly spoke over me. I had questions. I wasn't understanding. When I asked if she would be more patient with me and not speak over me when I was asking questions she stated she that she's "just telling me the same things over and over." And that she WAS going to try to help me but now I could just figure it out myself. I called back to speak to someone different, this time the operator was awful right from the jump. The lady answered the phone and I asked...may I ask who I'm speaking with? She wasn't okay with me asking. People who call into a doctor's office are probably not feeling well, are sick, or worse. Please do a better job selecting those who will be dealing with patients. Why do your patients have to deal with that on top of their medical issues?

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Felipe Damazo Zanferrari

Felipe Damazo Zanferrari

This review goes specifically for the gastroenterology office. Based on the size of my review, hopefully you read it till the end on why I don't recommend this office. Today I had a second bad experience with the staff there and my first with Dr. Dharbhamulla. Everything started when they ask every time to patients to arrive 15 minutes prior to an appointment to fill out paperwork. Does that make sense? Never seen this before. Anyway, after figuring out where to park and how to get to the right floor, I got there 15 minutes after my schedule and the front desk said the doctor asked me to reschedule my appointment. And then I asked why? Because you got 30 minutes late (considering the 15 minutes prior your appointment) and because of paperwork to fulfill. By the way, the lady on the front desk couldn't contain herself on raising the voice why they were not taking me in today. We have so many options for doctors and clinics, why I am going to stress about this? Just decide to spend the time here to make sure some people will read this and don't adventure your health and time there. Maybe having fewer pacientes and a longer time slot to take care of each patient, besides better trained staff and friendlier people, they can have more patients.

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Contact

Website

bmmsa.com/

Years in Operation

23 years

Est. 2003

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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