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PGC ENDOSCOPY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in PHILADELPHIA, PA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.2 out of 5 from 54 reviews.

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PGC ENDOSCOPY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE LLC

philadelphia, PAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

700 COTTMAN AVE

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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(215) 947-7000

Service Area

This provider serves patients in PHILADELPHIA 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 168 surveys · 17% 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
95+3 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)
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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: 94.8% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

94.8%

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.

0.05%

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.

ABRAHAM JOHN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

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BRUCE P GELMAN, M.D.

Gastroenterology

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CHRISTINA MARIE BURGESE

Physician Assistant

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COREY STEFAN BROTZ, MD

Gastroenterology

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DANIEL J. SHER, M.D.

Gastroenterology

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FRANK GABRIEL COSENTINO, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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+ 10 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.

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

3.2
54 reviews
Derrick Young

Derrick Young

The only thing that I can say is good about this place is the surgeon and their nurses. Outside of that, the administration side is pathetic! They never follow up and they seem to be understaffed. You have to call back numerous times to get a sufficient answer to your initial inquiry.

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Tina Le

Tina Le

I came back to leave a review for doctor Wei Yan. At first, he too got on my nerves because he wouldn't sign a paper. But thanks to him ordering a lab and referring me to go to a different doctor, I finally found out what was causing my symptoms. He also did my endoscopy and I didn't feel any pain and I didnt have a sore throat after. I also liked the older woman who was able to find my vein and poke me when the other nurse couldn't find the vein. You would have to bypass the horrible front desk though. I recommend doctor Wei Yan. He was able to point me in the right direction asap. Now I can slowly get help to be treated

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DEFIANT KINDOM

DEFIANT KINDOM

Over all the experience was great left 4 stars because the scheduling team wasn’t the greatest but after I got in it was a great experience and professional doc Sarah was very professional and caring I’d only go back here for her handled my h pylori and gastris and made sure I was doing ok

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Tina Tran

Tina Tran

Nina ngo physician assistant is ignorant as hell. Im waiting for my biopsy results the only thing tying me to this place. Nina based my condition on the lab results & cat scan from ER visits. I kept saying im having these issues and would not lie for no reason. If tests are negatives, then find more tests and suggest more tests to find out why i am having these symptoms. I ask her to order some tests. She told me this isnt a shop i cant demand tests. The reason why i ask for certain labs because i saw other results is negative but symptoms is getting worse. I dont want nothing to do with her or see her face . She refuse to sign a paper to have me take 1 month off despite me having new symptoms and i still dont know whats wrong. They said they based her decision off my endoscopy results and labs but my symptoms is persisting. Its none of their business if i want to take a month off i just want a month off to monitor any new symptoms. The fact they wont let me take a month off & sign a paper shows how petty they are. It wont affect them in any type of way.

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True Review

True Review

Appointments do not run on time, often they are 20 to minutes after scheduled appointment. Getting information over the phone regarding anything is hard to do. They do not provide all aftercare information when needed.

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Contact

Phone

(215) 947-7000

Website

pgcendoscopy.com/

Years in Operation

19 years

Est. 2007

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
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  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?