Colon Cancer Mortality Doubles if You Skip Your Colonoscopy
Why is colonoscopy known as the gold standard for colon cancer prevention? It is because colonoscopy can detect and prevent colon cancer in a single test.
Crystal River’s Best GI Doctors
Our 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!
For Your Visit
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.
Patient Forms
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).
Insurance and Billing
Citrus 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.
46 Reviews
Sep 17, 2021
Sep 11, 2021
Everyone I had contact with at the facility was individually very pleasant, professional and cared about my well being. I have never had such an experience.
Aug 4, 2021
Always, a pleasant experience with Dr Hellstern. His office staff is a breath of fresh air. Dr Hellstern always calls with any results from tests. I have been a patient for of his for several years
Jul 29, 2021
Staff is friendly but professional. Location is very clean and follows Coronavirus procedures. Have had several procedures done at Center and would recommend to everyone!
Jul 29, 2021
Dr. Shree is wonderful and caring. Was there for an endoscopy and the staff was attentive and extremely kind and caring. I highly recommend his practice.
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EVERYONE I had the pleasure of coming into contact with the day of my procedure was extremely nice and professional. And the doctor was great. Dr. Patel done my procedure and he is very good at what he does and very professional. I was nervous but everyone made me feel welcomed and comfortable as possible. Thank you for great service.