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CHATTANOOGA ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in CHATTANOOGA, TN, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1796 reviews.

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CHATTANOOGA ENDOSCOPY CENTER

chattanooga, TNMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1501 RIVERSIDE DR SUITE 117

CHATTANOOGA, TN

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(423) 822-2393

Service Area

This provider serves patients in CHATTANOOGA and surrounding areas in TN.

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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 396 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
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
96+2 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: 90.2% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

90.2%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.13%

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.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

4.9
1796 reviews
Emily Hoschar

Emily Hoschar

Wonderful experience. The staff all worked together like a well oiled machine and everything went smoothly! In and out much quicker than expected. Highly recommended!!

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Pam Myers

Pam Myers

I can't say enough wonderful things about the people that work here. They are so caring and treated me with respect and made everything so amazing by their heartfelt ways. I strongly suggest going to the Endoscopy Center on Riverside Drive. You will be glad you did. Dr. Olds is a outstanding Dr. He truly helped me and cares about his patients.

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Judie Schoocraft

Judie Schoocraft

The staff was most confident, kind and accommodating. I would highly recommend this facility. The staff made me feel very comfortable and my fears were addressed. It went like clockwork. Dr Sommer was amazing! Thank you.

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Beverly Bowers

Beverly Bowers

I needed a colonoscopy and an endoscopy. The Chattanooga Endoscopy Center team all worked together really well. I had an excellent doctor, Dr. Bosshardt. I felt I was in the best care while I was there having the procedures done. I highly recommend this place to anyone who needs to have these kind of procedures done. They all are very professional and made sure I was completely safe and comfortable. I'm very thankful for all they did for me in helping me to be able to continue to l have a good quality of life.

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K T

K T

The process is what it is and prevention is key. With that said, the staff made the process as seamless and positive as it could be from scheduling to the communications prior to the procedure to the process on the day of the procedure. The staff was attentive, professional, equally concerned about their level of understanding of my medical history and my understanding of the procedure that day, and my follow up care. There were also some lighthearted efforts to add levity to the moment which I appreciated as a person who finds sarcasm comical when appropriately timed. I won’t tell and spoil it for anyone who hasn’t been to this office yet. Dr. Sommer and her team were fantastic. Based on my experiences. I would use this facility again.

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Contact

Phone

(423) 822-2393

Website

www.chattanoogaendo.com/

Years in Operation

10 years

Est. 2016

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

5

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?