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Healthy Choices Can Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk
A new study finds you can lower cancer risk by 40 percent by changing your lifestyle, and colon cancer is one type that is most responsive to habit changes.
It’s time to screen for Colorectal Cancer! It could save your life.
Request a Colonoscopy TodayBy 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 Columbia Gastrointestinal 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).
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 performing a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy.
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!
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Learn MoreColumbia Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center accepts most major insurances. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover.
Learn MoreIf you’re over 50 and haven’t had a colonoscopy, take advantage of the Express Scheduling Option at Columbia Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center.
Learn MoreGreat team. They took good care of me. This is the last one!
Great job. Great bedside manner and professional service.
First time procedure and the entire staff at Columbia Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center were amazing, from check-in to discharge. The team worked like a well oiled machine and I felt very cared for.
Dr. Kimbrough and Staff are Amazing!!! I had both an EGD and Colonoscopy the same day. All the Staff from Reception, Procedure to Recovery were Exceptional!!! Dr. Kimbrough was Attentive and gave a very informative discussion on my test results. I was Recovered and on my way home with Great news I Fully recommend Dr. Kimbrough's office for your Gastroenterology needs.
A new study finds you can lower cancer risk by 40 percent by changing your lifestyle, and colon cancer is one type that is most responsive to habit changes.
Read MoreColon cancer in adults younger than 50 continues to rise, but numbers may decline if young people don’t delay in seeing a doctor if they experience the symptoms of colon cancer.
Read MoreA recent study found that fewer than half of patients who had an abnormal stool-based colon cancer screening test completed a follow-up colonoscopy within six months.
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I was there last week.Dr.Mann did my EDG.He and the staff were very nice and I was completely asleep. I have to get a swallow test done and we will go from there to find out what is going on with my stomach..