The Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center

SPECIAL CARE AND COMFORT

Our special kind of care begins the moment you enter the Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center and continues until you leave. Each step along the way you can count on fine, personalized outpatient care from our specialized and highly skilled medical, nursing, and support staff. You'll notice the difference the moment you enter the Center's warm, comfortable surroundings. Here you may encounter others who are having outpatient procedures similar to yours. You and your family will be greeted and checked in using simple procedures by our experienced outpatient specialists. They will explain the procedures you will undergo and answer all your questions.

CONVENIENCE

Our patients find the Center to be a much more convenient and pleasant experience than a hospital. We believe that outpatient care should be highly personalized and convenient for the patient, not the facility. The Center exists to meet the individual needs of you and your family. Every effort is made to avoid delays. There will be minimal waiting and your visit will  take about 1 1/2 -2 hours, compared to the 3 or 4 hours that are typical in most hospitals.

After your procedure, your family and/or driver are welcome to join you in our comfortable recovery area. Ample parking is available within a few steps of our front door.

SKILLED PROFESSIONAL SPECIALISTS

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Endoscopy Ambulatory Surgery Centers (EASCs) are among the most highly regulated forms of outpatient health care. As an EASC, The Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center meets all State of Oregon and Federal (HCFA) licensing requirements and is audited by the Oregon State Board of Health.

Our staff specializes in outpatient endoscopy care and have many years of experience. Our physicians and nurses are specialists in your specific outpatient procedures. They keep themselves educated about current developments in GI procedures through continuous education and regular attendance at workshops and seminars.

MODERN EQUIPMENT AND HIGH STANDARDS

The Center is fully equipped with state-of-the-art video colonoscopes and gastroscopes to make your procedure as safe and comfortable as any in the world. All equipment is maintained and processed (cleaned) according to the highest possible professional standards. As a matter of standard practice, the Center has emergency transport agreements with local hospitals.

COST EFFECTIVE

Considerable savings are available to our patients and their insurance companies. Because we specialize and don't incur the overhead costs of traditional hospitals, the Center's rates are generally 30 to 50 percent less than hospital rates. Your billing will consist of three parts: a fee for the use of the Center's facilities, another from your treating physician and if a biopsy is taken, a bill from the pathologist and pathology lab.  These fees are first billed directly to your insurance company. Remaining amounts identified as patient portions are then billed to you. Our staff is available to answer your financial questions and address any specific concerns you may have.

PATIENT RESPONSE

Our patients appreciate the simple, caring way they are treated, as well as the speed and comfort of their procedure. This has led many patients to openly express extreme satisfaction with the Center. We believe you, too, will find quality, kind and comfortable care at The Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center.

OWNERSHIP

The Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center, Inc is owned by the following physicians; Drs.  S. Jon Mason, Michael Sheffield, Mark Schiele, Ronald Lew, Chun Yang (Michael) Chang, Michelle Beilstein, Jeffrey Douglass, Brian Applebaum, Stephen Chen. and Erik Van Kleek.  Any questions regarding ownership, can be directed to the Executive Director at 503-692-4537.

HOW TO FIND US

There are Gastroenterology Endoscopy Centers conveniently located in Oregon City and Tualatin, readily accessible from major freeways. The Center is surrounded by ample free parking. Restaurants, shops and banks are close by.

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