
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 AppointmentBy 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 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!
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.
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).
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreAll 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.
Great staff!! Everyone was nice and very professional. Excellent patient care!!
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.
The doctors and staff are amazing.. The best bedside manners I have ever seen.
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
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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!