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WACO GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in WACO, TX, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 2319 reviews.

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WACO GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER

waco, TXMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

364 RICHLAND WEST CIR SUITE B

WACO, TX

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(254) 230-1109

Service Area

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

Based on 306 surveys · 31% 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
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
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: 94.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

94.0%

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.

0.00%

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
2319 reviews
Lanny Cline

Lanny Cline

My colonoscopy experience on 02/10/2026 was actually wonderful. Everyone I interacted with was patient, kind, understanding, respectful, and professional. I felt well taken care of, with consideration genuinely provided for my concerns and modesty. This was perhaps my 6th lifetime exam, and Dr. Contreras and the support staff made it the best one yet! I am truly grateful for them.

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Elise Crane

Elise Crane

My entire experience at Waco Gastroenterology was a good one. It was easy to get an appointment and the staff was courteous. Although the prep was not fun, once I arrived at the center, I was treated very well. The techs, nurses and all of the staff were so kind and took great care of me. A shoutout to my nurse, Shana, who sat with me through a delay and was very fun to visit with. She definitely put me at ease. I felt very comfortable and like I was in good hands the entire time. I highly recommend WGE.

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Debbie Rainey

Debbie Rainey

The office staff very efficient and polite. The medical staff so very caring. I received TLC that I needed to calm my apprehension my bedside nurse, the nurse who put in my iv, my anesthesiologist, and Dr. Contrareras. The procedure went well and quickly. They took good care of me.

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Domingo Ramos Jr.

Domingo Ramos Jr.

I actually enjoyed the conversations with the whole staff.They were very professional, kind, knowledgeable and respectful. The Doctor was also talkative with me and I could tell that the entire staff knew how to take care of their patients by simply making them feel comfortable prior to the examination. Great staff!

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Robert Rosales

Robert Rosales

This was my very first time here and that was really really scarery for me because I didn’t know what to expect. But they made it very comfortable as possible for me. I really appreciate that. Very confidence in what they were doing made it a little easier for me to handle. Thank you all for a very good job in taking care of me.

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Contact

Phone

(254) 230-1109

Website

wacoendocenter.com/

Years in Operation

23 years

Est. 2003

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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