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Augustine Endoscopy Center is a licensed free-standing
ambulatory surgery center owned and operated by the physicians of
GI Associates. We perform many of our out-patient endoscopic procedures(
Upper GI Endoscopy,
Colonoscopy, Flexible
Sigmoidoscopy) at the Endo Center.
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist will be available to provide anesthesia services during the procedure if you choose. When procedures are performed in the Endo Center, there will be two separate charges that will be submitted to your insurance company; one for the doctor's professional fee, and one for the use of the facility. You will receive two separate statements for these charges. When paying on either account, please make checks payable to either Gastroenterology Associates or St. Augustine Endoscopy Center. As in the office policy, we would ask that you give us your current insurance information so we can bill properly on your behalf. St. Augustine Endoscopy Center is licensed by the American Health Care Association (AHCA). As a licensed provider for Medicare and Medicaid services, AHCA requires regular, detailed inspections of our facility services and staff qualifications. Additionally, the Endo Center is in the process of pursuing voluntary accreditation through AAAHC, a strict accreditation specialist for surgical centers. Anesthesia Since our goal is to provide for your comfort and safety during your procedure, light intravenous anesthesia will be administered by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, (CRNA). The sedation that you will receive is most commonly referred to as "twilight sleep". It is not a general anesthetic. During the procedure the CRNA will continuously monitor your vital signs, administer supplemental oxygen, and provide the necessary sedation to help make your experience pain free. ____Upon the completion of your procedure you will be transported to the recovery area until you are ready to be discharged from the center, generally about 30 minutes. Since you have received sedation during the procedure, it is essential that you have appropriate transportation to and from the center. For you safety you will not be allowed to drive yourself home. ____In the days preceding your procedure, if you have any fears, concerns, or questions regarding your anesthesia, we encourage you to call the Endoscopy Center. Our anesthesia staff will be very happy to discuss your concerns or answer any questions that you might have. |
