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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.
39 Reviews
Jun 13, 2021
Jun 11, 2021
Very good experience, Everything went well.My nurse I believe her name was Anna..What a beautiful kind sweet jewel she was .I will never forget her hospitality.. although the other nurse don't know her name but she had long dark hair. She was not pleasant at all....but other than that it was a comfortable experience..thank you to all involved because even though polyps may be common as I was told by the long dark headed nurse,they can be cancerous and I think all that enters the door does have a little worry especially if your prone to getting them...thanks again..... Stephanie Mcbroom
Jun 5, 2021
Excellent staff from the beginning to the end. No pun intended. Dr. explained everything to me before my colonoscopy. Will go again for next colonoscopy. I have to say the only bad part was the prep and that truly wasn’t that bad either. Thank you.
May 17, 2021
This place was great! We Scheduled a month in advance (so we could get the day that worked best for us). The prep, although not terrible was still prep, and my copay wasn’t as friendly on my insurance. The procedure day was way faster that I’ve previously experienced. I showed up a bit early, signed my consent forms, and was escorted to pre/post op. I changed and the staff took turns cycling through the questions, bp measurements, etc. I feel like I met almost everyone, and they were all friendly and kind. I met the Anesthesiologist and Doctor Mathur. Shortly afterward they rolled me into the exam room, Connected me to the monitor, and put me under. I awoke just as the were finishing up. Easy Breezy! The recovery was quick, and I got dressed, and was escorted out to my waiting wife. They follow up with a text to ensure your ok the following day, or you can call if you feel the need. I had a light lunch - Thai (mild spice). And a normal dinner. My system was fully functional in a couple days. Dr Mathur and the team are all great, and are highly recommended.
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I always feel special and comfortable when I go see Doctor Helstern. Procedure was quick and easy. His new office space is absolutely beautiful. And I love that his parking lot has very wide spaces for cars so you'll get no dings. That was a caring gesture