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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.
Stephen Soufleris
M.D.
Munford Yates
M.D.
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Dec 5, 2023
Great experience. Great staff. I would highly recommend.
Dec 5, 2023
The visit went perfectly. The staff treated me professionally and valued my time.
Dec 5, 2023
An amazing Team from start to finish! Timely, efficient, kind & well trained! Even helped me get dressed!
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Everyone that I came in contact with at Chattanooga endoscopy center treated me very well before and during my procedure. I also received a follow up the next day to make sure I was OK and doing well. I highly recommend them.