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.
Why Choose Us?
Our gastroenterologists and staff at The Endoscopy 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).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
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
The Endoscopy 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 the Knoxville community.
Patient Forms
At The Endoscopy 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
The Endoscopy Center accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since 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. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Meet the Doctors
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Johnny Altawil
M.D.
Steven J. Bindrim
M.D.
Sarkis J. Chobanian
F.A.C.G., M.A.C.G., M.D.
William Ergen
M.D.
Jeffrey Gilbert
M.D.
John M. Haydek
A.G.A.F., F.A.C.G., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.G.E, M.D.
Jason Huffman
M.D.
Hannah Jones
D.O.
Kevin Patrick Meyers
MD
Matthew Moore
M.D.
Raj I. Narayani
F.A.C.G., F.A.S.G.E, M.D.
Maria B. Newman
M.D.
Charles M. O'Connor
F.A.C.G., M.D.
Scott L. Wilhoite
M.D.
57 Reviews
Jul 5, 2022
Jun 27, 2022
All from check to leaving were exceptional; professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Jenny, my nurse, was fabulous. Even though this center does about 50 procedures per day, I felt like a person...not a number. Dr. Meyers was excellent and answered all my questions, and I didn't feel hurried by him. He explained my results and I left with procedures notes and pictures. I highly recommend GIA.
Jun 23, 2022
Great staff!! Everyone was nice and very professional. Excellent patient care!!
Jun 23, 2022
Everyone at The Endoscopy Center was very professional, helpful, and friendly. Made me feel very comfortable through the entire procedure. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Jun 21, 2022
The doctors and staff are amazing.. The best bedside manners I have ever seen.
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New Patient! Staff there are very friendly! They take very good care of you and check on you very often after surgery. Very caring!!! Thank you Dr Brinham!