Center for Endoscopy opened in 1991 and is a freestanding outpatient ambulatory surgery center (ASC) located in Oceanside, California. We are dedicated exclusively to the care of gastroenterology patients and specialize in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Our ASC is certified by Medicare for endoscopy in California and accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our team of Board Certified Gastroenterologists specialize in upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and the diagnosis and treatment of various digestive and liver diseases. We are dedicated to providing each patient with the utmost quality of care at an affordable rate while in our convenient, friendly and comfortable outpatient center.
Our team of Board Certified Gastroenterologists specialize in upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and the diagnosis and treatment of various digestive and liver diseases. We are dedicated to providing each patient with the utmost quality of care at an affordable rate while in our convenient, friendly and comfortable outpatient center.
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It is very important that you follow the instructions that were given to you by your physician regarding the bowel preparation. This bowel cleansing will help you have a successful exam. Please call your physician if you have any questions. Come to the center wearing loose comfortable clothing. It is best that you leave all valuables and jewelry at home.
A responsible driver or predetermined mode of transportation that is available to you immediately upon completion of your procedure. You will be unable to operate a motor vehicle for up to 24 hours after your procedure. Our goal is to treat each patient with respect and like a member of our own family.
The Term "EGD" stands for esophagogastroduodenoscopy, also known as upper endoscopy, and is a procedure usually performed by a gastroenterologist (GI or intestinal doctor). This test involves passing a long flexible black tube with a light and video camera on one end through the mouth to examine and visualize the esophagus (the swallowing tube leading to stomach), stomach and the first part of the small intestines called the duodenum.
This is a procedure that allows your doctor to dilate, or stretch, a narrowed area of your esophagus (swallowing tube) usually due to esophageal strictures, Schatzki's Ring, Achalasia, Ingestion of caustic Agents and Tumors. Biopsies (taking small pieces of tissue) of any abnormality may also be done directly through the endoscope.
Patients and prospective patients should contact each health care practitioner who will provide services in the ASC to determine the health insurers and health maintenance organizations with which the health care practitioner participates as a network provider or preferred provider. Services may be provided in this health care facility by the facility as well as by other health care providers that may separately bill you.
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Kyra Purvis
Sep 21, 2020
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Riley Payne
Jun 16, 2020
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Nurses and staff were super nice when I arrived. After getting drugged for my endoscopy I don't remember a thing afterwards. Next thing I remember is arriving back home. If you're worried about your endoscopy, don't be, you probably won't remember the experience at all. I had a slight amount of soreness in my throat that lasted about a day, but other than that no other noticeable effects.
Darren W.
Oct 28, 2018
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Christina Olgiate
Oct 27, 2016
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Great overall experience! The nurses were all very helpful and kind the day of surgery and Dr. Krol took great care of me. Took me less than 3 hours to get in and out. I saved a lot of money by coming here and not the hospital. Would suggest to anyone looking to get their colon cancer screening out of the way.
