Due to the pandemic, our admission process has changed because we are practicing social distancing.
Patients will be contacted 48 to 72 hours prior to the procedure to complete a COVID 19 screening form. This is a mandatory verbal screening, independent of any COVID testing.
All patients MUST always wear a facemask or covering.
We are NOT using lockers or changing rooms. Bring only what is necessary for the procedure (ID card, insurance card, completed paperwork you received in the instruction packet). Personal items will be placed in a “patient belonging” bag. The bag will be placed underneath your stretcher and remain with you.
Please read the following admission and discharge instructions for our 3 Main Line locations.
Main Line Endoscopy Center – West
325 West Central Avenue, Lower Level
Malvern, PA 19355-3265
Admission Process
Upon arrival:
- Park in the parking lot of the center.
- Remain in your car and call the center (610-644-7274)
- Our receptionist will complete a COVID screening form and confirm additional information. Once completed, she will ask you to enter the building through the glass doors. Take the stairs, on the right, DOWN to the lower level.
- Prior to entering the center, your temperature will be taken.
- You will be escorted to a seat. Please remain seated. The receptionist will bring paperwork to you for completion.
Discharge Process
Patients undergoing anesthesia MUST have a ride home.
Uber, Lyft and/or cab services are not acceptable forms of transportation.
Drivers must be available for immediate pick up. Due to social distancing, we cannot admit a patient until a previous patient has been discharged. When patient’s rides are late, the endoscopy schedules are delayed or stopped.
Drivers may not enter the endoscopy center.
Once you are in recovery, your driver will be contacted. They will be instructed to pull into the center parking lot, on the left side of the building by the blue dumpster. There are 6 available spaces designated as “Patient Pick Up Only.” Park in one of those spaces. You will be escorted out, by a staff member, and placed in the car.
Main Line Endoscopy Center – East
2 Bala Plaza, Suite IL 30
333 East City Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Admission Process
Upon arrival:
- Park in the Intermediate Level/underground parking garage.
- Remain in your car and call the center (610-660-8470)
- Our receptionist will complete a COVID screening form and confirm additional information. Once completed, she will ask you to enter the building through the glass double doors. The center is immediately on the right.
- Prior to entering the center, your temperature will be taken.
- You will be escorted to a seat. Please remain seated. The receptionist will bring paperwork to you for completion.
Discharge Process
Patients undergoing anesthesia MUST have a ride home.
Uber, Lyft and/or cab services are not acceptable forms of transportation.
Drivers must stay on the premises during the length of your procedure. Due to social distancing, we cannot admit a patient until a previous patient has been discharged. When patient rides are late, the endoscopy schedules are delayed or stopped.
Your driver may enter the building, but not the endoscopy center. On the Plaza Level, there is opportunity for social distancing and a deli for snacks.
Once you are in recovery, your driver will be contacted. They will be instructed to pull into the Intermediate Level/underground parking garage. Park along the curb by the glass double doors and put the hazard lights on. You will be escorted out, by a staff member, and placed in the car.
Main Line Endoscopy Center – South
Riddle Memorial Hospital Health Care Center II
1088 West Baltimore Pike, Suite 2407
Media, PA 19063
Admission Process
Upon arrival:
- Park, curbside, in front of the Outpatient Pavilion located behind Riddle Memorial Hospital.
- Remain in your car and call the center (610-229-9373)
- Our receptionist will complete a COVID screening form and confirm additional information. Once completed, she will ask you to enter the building through the glass doors. Once in the lobby, follow the ramp, located on your left, to the first set of elevators. Take the elevator to the 4th floor. The endoscopy center office is located on your left at the end of the hallway.
- Prior to entering, your temperature will be taken.
- You will be escorted to a seat. Please remain seated. The receptionist will bring paperwork to you for completion.
Discharge Process
Patients undergoing anesthesia MUST have a ride home.
Uber, Lyft and/or cab services are not acceptable forms of transportation.
Drivers must stay in the vicinity of the center and be available for immediate pick up. Due to social distancing, we cannot admit a patient until a previous patient has been discharged. When patient’s rides are late, the endoscopy schedules are delayed or stopped.
Your driver may enter the building, but not the endoscopy center.
Once you are in recovery, your driver will be contacted. They will be instructed to park curbside, in front of the Outpatient Pavilion, and put the hazard lights on. You will be escorted out, by a staff member, and placed in the car.