New Study Says Sugar Can Increase Risk for Colitis and IBD
According to recent research, a high-sugar diet could be one of the main culprits for an increased incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Why Choose Us?
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Chattanooga 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.
The physicians at Chattanooga Endoscopy Center not only meet but exceed U.S. benchmarks for quality in colonoscopy. Our adenoma detection rate (ADR), the rate at which our GI doctors identify adenomatous colon polyps, 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
Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga.
Patient Forms
At Chattanooga 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
Chattanooga 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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Sumeet Bhushan
M.D.
C. Robert Bosshardt
M.D.
Chad Charapata
M.D.
David Collins
M.D.
Donald Hetzel
M.D.
J. Scott Manton
M.D.
Gregory Olds
M.D.
Henry Ki Paik
M.D.
Vijay Patel
M.D.
Jay Philippose
M.D.
Richard H. Sadowitz
M.D.
Colleen Schmitt
M.D.
Alan Shikoh
M.D.
Larry Shuster
M.D.
Camille A. Sommer
M.D.
Munford Yates
M.D.
103 Reviews
Jan 12, 2021
Jan 12, 2021
My procedure went great! Was in and out in two hours, and the nurses and doctors were very helpful.
Jan 12, 2021
All went as scheduled with no discomfort or surprises.
Jan 6, 2021
Yes! I highly recommend the Chattanooga Endoscopy center. My experience was excellent
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Chatt Endoscopy was the most efficient, professional GI clinic that I have experienced. That experience was in southern NJ. The bedside nurses and anesthesia RN are to be conmended for their knowledge of the procedure and the GI system. A special thanks to my physician for his advice post procedure.