Study Links Tumor-related Bacteria to Young-onset Colon Cancer
Researchers found distinct differences in tumor-related bacteria linked to young-onset colon cancer.
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Más informaciónCitrus Endoscopy and Surgery Center has cared for patients for 30 years.
We're Honored to Serve YouOur gastroenterologists and staff at Citrus Endoscopy and Surgery Center are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
Our adenoma detection rate (ADR), the rate at which our GI doctors identify adenomatous colon polyps, far surpasses the national benchmark of 25 percent. See our scores. Additionally, our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI procedure, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
Citrus Endoscopy and 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.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in Crystal River.
At Citrus Endoscopy and Surgery Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Learn MoreCitrus Endoscopy and Surgery Center accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Because 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.
Learn MoreThe staff was absolutely wonderfully caring. It made such a difference. I felt like I was in good hands. Kendra was so sweet and professional smart and made me feel comfortable and she was so understanding. The anesthesiologist was so very nice and smart and as so was everyone else who helped. Dr. Shinde is kind and professional and smart. Excellent experience
Start to finish, best experience you can have with this necessary procedure. Professional people doing a professional job
Excellent care! Dr Ram, the anesthesiologist Dr M and the nurses made my endoscopy procedure go so fast and smooth. I was very comfortable. I give them 10 stars if I could.
from check-in to finish I had a very positive experience. The staff were all friendly, helpful, making sure I was comfortable. They were very informative throughout the colonoscopy process and procedure. Savannah was very sweet and helpful. The anesthesiologist was so nice as were everyone in the operating room. Dr. Shinde was so kind to go over everything afterward. They even timed it perfectly to my husband picking me up afterward.
Researchers found distinct differences in tumor-related bacteria linked to young-onset colon cancer.
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Very professional and friendly staff. Appts on time. Fair prices....highly recommend.