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THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in KNOXVILLE, TN, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 956 reviews.

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THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER

knoxville, TNMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

801 WEISGARBER, STE. 100

KNOXVILLE, TN

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(865) 588-5121

Service Area

This provider serves patients in KNOXVILLE 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: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 353 surveys · 30% 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)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 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: 86.3% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

86.3%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.09%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.03%

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

4.9
956 reviews
Douglas Iden

Douglas Iden

Dr. Johnny Altawil did an outstanding procedure for my recent colonoscopy, he exceeded my expectations, very professional and thorough. The support staff also provided outstanding support. I could not have had a better experience, very quick recovery, as well.

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Quest

Quest

Dr Samavedy is a very good Dr. My stepdaughter has been seeing him for an esophagitis problem and her GI procedures for a couple of years. He is very thorough and answers our questions easily. My stepdaughter has special needs. Dr Samavedy is patient and kind with her which we appreciate very much. The staff was wonderful, caring and professional.

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T. P. Dunn

T. P. Dunn

This place functions like a well oiled machine... Totally professional every one. Dr Altowil is really personable and nice, which always helps. The only thing I would change is the long wait between being prepped with the IV etc and actually being taken to the procedure suite.

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Brandi Favaloro

Brandi Favaloro

Dr. Dickson, has been wonderful. He has phoned me himself to help me navigate some unexpected results. He has shown me kindness and has been very thorough in my results and follow up.

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Kim Richardson

Kim Richardson

Dr. Hannah Jones and the entire staff at Gastrointestinal Associates were wonderful during my recent procedure. You could tell the patient coordinator had been doing this for quite a while and truly loved her job. She was so personable, friendly and extremely welcoming. The entire nursing staff were friendly and informative. It was so wonderful to hear laughter instead of complaining like you hear in other facilities. Dr. Jones explained everything thoroughly and in layman's terms. I highly recommend this group.

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Contact

Phone

(865) 588-5121

Website

knoxvilleendocenter.com/

Years in Operation

9 years

Est. 2017

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

6

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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