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MEMORIAL HERMANN BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC DBA BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in HOUSTON, TX, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews.

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MEMORIAL HERMANN BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC DBA BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY

houston, TXMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

444 FM 1959 RD SUITE B

HOUSTON, TX

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(281) 892-2420

Service Area

This provider serves patients in HOUSTON and surrounding areas in TX.

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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: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 328 surveys · 18% 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
95+2 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
98+2 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
93-1 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

Safe Surgery Checklist: 89.1% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

89.1%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.10%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

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

0.02%

natl avg ~0.1%

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

4.6
20 reviews
Katrina Hudson

Katrina Hudson

Im scheduled a procedure on the 24th. I called and spoke with Melissa and she was awesome patient and answered all my questions. Best customer service 👌 she eased my fears.

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Angelica W Martinez

Angelica W Martinez

Nurses and doctors are nice, but unfortunately, they take a long time to call you. I was schedule to come at 6:30 am, my procedure was at 7:30 am and they end up calling my name like an hour or after. Other than that, nurses and Dr. Sha, are very nice and professional!

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Jeffrey Evans

Jeffrey Evans

At Bay Area Endoscopy Center, I received a colonoscopy from Dr. Kafrouni. To receive this exam, I required some special accommodations, and Dr. Kafrouni did what was needed to help me get this done. In addition, all of the support staff there are the nicest and friendliest medical personnel I have ever seen. I am very satisfied with the exam and treatment I received at Bay Area Endoscopy Center.

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Heather Tuzzi

Heather Tuzzi

I'm giving 4 stars for 5 star treatment by the staff. Every single one of them was amazing. But don't go to Dr. Darmadi, who thinks he knows all, will not look at your scans and just assume what's wrong with you, then put you on medication you don't even need.

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LeadHERship Revolution - Wendy Lee TV

LeadHERship Revolution - Wendy Lee TV

No one gets excited about getting a colonoscopy to screen for cancer. But if you are over 50, it is a great way to detect any potential issues early. I highly recommend the Bay Area Endoscopy Center. They have many locations; I went to the one on Dixie Farm since it was so close to my home. Dr. Bala was excellent and took time to explain everything. The staff was super nice, very caring and treated me with compassion. Their system is impeccable and everything is run very smoothly. Thank you to everyone on the team!

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Contact

Phone

(281) 892-2420

Website

www.memorialhermann.org/locations/surgery-center---bay-area-endoscopy-center/

Years in Operation

31 years

Est. 1995

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Dental SurgeryGastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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