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 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.
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.
Camille A. Sommer
M.D.
Munford Yates
M.D.
236 Reviews
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
The staff is very nice. They took excellent care of me. They talked me through the entire process. Dr. Yates was very nice.
Jun 28, 2022
Staff so professional, friendly, personal, and took very good care of me throughout the entire procedure. I highly recommend them.
Jun 22, 2022
Everyone was professional but friendly. Very efficient and I was finished with my procedure and back in my home in a short amount of time.
Jun 21, 2022
Professional, patient friendly, caring people who go out of their way to answer questions about the procedures, and to address your concerns. The after care is wonderful, and Dr. Shikoh is very pleasant and down to earth when addressing his findings. Very thorough, and very professional. Highly recommended to those in need of the services provided here.
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The staff was very efficient! They were all very professional and discreet at a time when it means a lot in a vulnerable situation. The nurse that prepped me was so helpful. I went in feeling very nauseous and she took care of it right away. Dr. Manton is a wonderful doctor and I appreciated him filling my hubby in on the results. I would recommend them them highly to anyone!!! Pam Hankins