Colonoscopy and Endoscopy in Boulder: Boulder Medical Center Recognized Nationally

If you’re looking for a colonoscopy in Boulder County, one of the first questions is where the procedure will take place.

At Boulder Medical Center, colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures are performed in a dedicated outpatient setting in the heart of Boulder. This same-day procedure clinic, known as an Ambulatory Surgery Center, is designed to provide efficient, specialized care. It was again recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the country and remains the only center in Boulder County to receive this distinction.

What the U.S. News & World Report Recognition is Based On

Each year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates thousands of outpatient procedure centers using measures tied to safety, recovery, and patient outcomes.

For the last U.S. News & World Report recognition:

• 4,357 centers were evaluated nationwide
• About 17% were named “Best.”
• 790 centers received the designation

Boulder Medical Center was rated “High Performing” for colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures, based on:

• Recovery times that were as expected or shorter than expected
• Patient outcomes that were in line with, or better than, national benchmarks
• Lower-than-average unplanned hospital admissions after procedures

Outpatient Colonoscopy and Endoscopy Care at BMC Broadway

You may see the term ambulatory surgery center when researching colonoscopy or endoscopy. Most patients think of it simply as an outpatient setting, where procedures are performed without an overnight hospital stay.

At Boulder Medical Center’s Broadway clinic in Boulder, colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures are performed in a dedicated same-day care environment designed specifically for digestive procedures.

For patients, that typically means:

• A single visit, without hospital admission
• A care team experienced in performing these procedures regularly
• A streamlined experience from arrival through recovery
• Recovery and discharge shortly after the procedure

Board-certified physicians, including Dr. Robert Levine, Dr. Barry Migicovsky, and Dr. Emily Ward, provide gastroenterology care.

Additional resource: What is an ambulatory surgery center?

Frequently Asked Questions About Colonoscopy and Endoscopy

What happens during a colonoscopy in Boulder at Boulder Medical Center?

Colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures are performed in a dedicated outpatient setting designed for same-day care.

What can I expect during a colonoscopy or endoscopy?

• Pre-procedure instructions and guidance
• A scheduled arrival time and check-in process
• Day-of preparation and monitoring by a specialized care team
• The procedure itself, performed by a gastroenterology physician
• A short recovery period before going home the same day

Additional resource: How much time should you plan for a colonoscopy (including preparation and procedure)

Do I need to stay overnight for a colonoscopy or endoscopy?

No. These procedures are performed in an outpatient setting, which means patients return home the same day after a brief recovery period.

Where are colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures performed at BMC?

Procedures are performed at Boulder Medical Center’s Broadway clinic in Boulder, in a setting specifically designed for digestive procedures like colonoscopy and endoscopy.

Let’s Talk

If you need a colonoscopy or endoscopy, or would like to see a gastroenterology specialist, learn more about our team and schedule an appointment.