Colon Cancer Mortality Doubles if You Skip Your Colonoscopy
Why is colonoscopy known as the gold standard for colon cancer prevention? It is because colonoscopy can detect and prevent colon cancer in a single test.
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.
153 Reviews
Sep 21, 2021
Sep 21, 2021
As good an experience as this sort of thing can be. Everything came out ok, as they say… Kind and friendly staff, very little waiting, clean facility, easy and fast registration. Could use some softer toilet paper but that is my only complaint!
Sep 16, 2021
Office was well run and I didn’t have to wait long. Staff was very good. I was well informed and actually had a fun time considering the prep for the procedure. I highly recommend this office and staff.
Sep 7, 2021
It was very organized. Every step of the process went smoothly and staff was professional and caring.
Sep 7, 2021
Very cordial and yet very professional They have got it down pay.
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Very friendly staff. Everyone i talked to really made a effort to ease your mind during to procedure.