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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.
104 Reviews
Jan 20, 2023
Dec 23, 2022
Went in for a colonoscopy and endoscopy. Everything went super well and the whole staff was as nice as could be!
Dec 19, 2022
I am a new patient as my wife & I just arrived in Crystal River. Dr Shree and his entire staff were very thorough in evaluating our conditions. He performed an Endoscopy on my wife. Absolutely painless and not even a sore throat. They are definitely a 5 star practice!! Thank you all who have provided ratings - you were 100% correct!!
Dec 16, 2022
Everyone was so nice and easy going while preforming their jobs it really puts one at ease. Thank you.
Dec 15, 2022
Great care! Dr Ram is an excellent Dr. The staff was both professional and attentive.
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From the receptionist to the nurses, anesthesiologist and Dr, hands down the best around. They’re very kind and professional.