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MIDATLANTIC GASTRONINTESTINAL CENTER III is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in EPHRATA, PA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 244 reviews.

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MIDATLANTIC GASTRONINTESTINAL CENTER III

ephrata, PAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

4140 OREGON PIKE

EPHRATA, PA

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(717) 283-4790

Service Area

This provider serves patients in EPHRATA 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: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 261 surveys · 34% 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: 89.3% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

89.3%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.20%

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.

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

4.8
244 reviews
Veda Caldwell

Veda Caldwell

From my initial appt with Dr. Yoo until after my procedure of a Colonoscopy and EGD, i have no complaints. I enjoyed the music in procedure room until i was probably snoring. Thank you guys for a great, positive experience!

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Maryann Canete

Maryann Canete

Overall the people are organized and very polite. I don’t even feel anything, next thing I know procedure was done and successful. Highly recommended.

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Christine Strunk

Christine Strunk

Reception and pre-op nursing care was excellent, anesthesia was excellent, physician interaction and post op nursing care manner wasn’t a “10” as other parts of this experience were… follow up call the day after surgery was also excellent. Overall I greatly appreciate this well run procedure center… I understand and value the efficiency.. please don’t lose the kind manner in the process.

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Timothy Nickel

Timothy Nickel

Sadly the needed air conditioning broke down and major rescheduling needed to occur the day I was scheduled. Gladly they sent some of the patients from Lancaster to Brownstown. With everyone working together, my 7:30 appointment started at 9:30. Procedure was done quickly and efficiently. Kudos to everyone. Will continue to use them. Two thumbs up!!!

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Patricia McCauley

Patricia McCauley

I had the best experience here! I wasn’t feeling well. My nurse Dawn, Dr Farrell, everyone involved w/ my care that day was compassionate, caring & truly listened to me when I spoke about issues that I felt were inportant for them to know. No one rushed me. They treated me as if I was the only patient there. Thank you so much! You’re the best!!

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Contact

Phone

(717) 283-4790

Website

www.midatlanticendoscopycenter.com/

Years in Operation

19 years

Est. 2007

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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