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Why Choose Us?
Our physicians and staff at Mississippi Coast Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery Center are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in their quest to treat an array of digestive, sinus, urology, general surgery and chronic pain conditions.
Our goal at Mississippi Coast Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery Center is to ensure your comfort and safety by providing a team of board-certified surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses whose focus is your comfort and care.
Additionally, our patients have highly rated the care they received from our doctors and staff, and they say they are likely to recommend our center for outpatient procedures. See what they had to say.
For Your Visit
Mississippi Coast Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery Center is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
Patient Forms
At Mississippi Coast Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. These documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Mississippi Coast Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery Center accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
Meet the Doctors
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William P. Avara, III
F.A.C.S., M.D.
Micah Bahr
M.D.
John Bailey
F.A.C.S., M.D.
William Descher
M.D.
Edward Dvorak
F.A.C.S., M.D.
Nicholas Fayard
F.A.C.S., M.D.
Darrell G. Finlay
M.D.
John Hall
F.A.C.S., M.D.
Catherine P. Hirsch
M.D.
Mark S. Lyell
M.D.
Andrea McMurphy
M.D.
Jason T. McNeese
M.D.
Jason Payne
F.A.C.S., M.D.
Ronald D. Rinker
M.D.
Walter Risley
M.D.
Renee T. Shiao
M.D.
Jeremy Simpler
F.A.C.S., M.D.
Gary J. Sinopoli
M.D.
David L. Spencer, Jr.
M.D.
Forrest S. Wells
M.D.
20 Reviews
May 24, 2022
May 18, 2022
The staff couldn’t have been nicer! They presented themselves as hospitable and quite accommodating in every way humanly possible! I was made to feel comfortable leading up to my procedure at the “MS Coast Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgical Center, Pascagoula, MS, thanks to all who attended to me and a special thanks to my Gastroenterologist, Dr Catherine Hirsch. She is a very caring and personable and extremely professional doctor……she is a “one-of-a-kind” kind of doctor and I have trusted her with my procedures for a number of years! Prayers and kudos to you, Dr Hirsch and your friendly staff! Love you doctor Hirsch, Mary L. B. Davis
May 3, 2022
Staff was very professional and friendly
Apr 12, 2022
They are very caring and patient with you. They make your feel relaxed and explain everything they will be doing to help you.
Mar 1, 2022
Our phycian and staff were very helpful in preparing us for the Proceedures at Mississippi Coast Endoscopy! Upon arrival we checked in and sat down for about 10 minutes. The nurse called me to back and helped me put on gown and checked my history. She started IV painlessly! Soon after , Anesthetist reviewed history noting allergies. He was very through and polite assuring I would be well taken care of. I soon was carried back for proceedure. There I met the team prepared to help in preparing me for the Doctors procedure. The Anesthetist was very calming as she gave me the oxygen mask starting medication drifting off to sleep! I awoke in a bay when proceedure was over. A very kind nurse took IV out ,helped me dress to go home. The whole experience was quick, efficient with no anxiety! I highly recommend Mississippi Endoscope Outpatient as well as my Doctor Catherine Hirsh! Super doctor. ! Gloria
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Everyone there was so professional and nice!!