
Patients Skip Colon Cancer Screenings Because of Obesity Stigma
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
Colorectal cancer numbers are rising for people younger than 50. Early detection is key to detect or even prevent the disease.
Request an AppointmentOur patient experience scores exceed national averages
Learn MoreBy May 31, 2022, most health insurance plans will fully cover this procedure to evaluate a positive stool-based test for colon cancer. Check with your insurance about your coverage.
Learn MoreOur 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 MoreEXCELLENT! Everyone was Professional, polite and helpful. Did not have to wait long in the Lobby. Patients were scheduled so Lobby was never full, only 2 or 3 people waiting at a time. Every part of the office, including Restrooms was very Clean and Organized. The person who drove me even commented. When She needs her next Procedure, She will schedule it here, at Suncoast Endoscopy Center in Crystal River.
Nurses were great and so was Dr. Patel.
EXCELLENT! The nurses were awesome!! I have another procedure coming up and am completely at ease due to everything I experienced! To the doctor to the anesthesiologist to nurses & reception …Thank you 🙏 Thank you 🙏
Highly recommend this facility. Staff and nurses and Dr. Mathur were fantastic!
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
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Entire staff were kind and friendly. They really helped to make an unpleasant test a very easy experience.