
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.
Colorectal cancer numbers are rising for people younger than 50. Early detection is key to detect or even prevent the disease.
Request an AppointmentBy 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 Bryan gastroenterologists and staff at Central Texas 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 standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in performing a range of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
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!
Central Texas Endoscopy Center is committed to ensuring 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.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in Brazos County.
At Central Texas 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 you may complete before your 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).
Learn MoreCentral Texas Endoscopy Center accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier; 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.
Learn MoreFrom the lady who asked me to have a seat before check-in, to the lady who checked me in, to the nurse who went over everything with me, the anesthesiologist (whose name I can’t remember and was patient with me), to Dr Sultz who explained many things to me, to the nurse who walked me out, they were all understanding, professional, and warm…..have to have some warmth along the way!!! They were streamlined and professional and nice, too. Their efficiency was very impressive.
I would like to thank all the Central Texas Endoscopy Center, Dr. Case, and all his staff, the front office reception and professional team were most courteous, the nurse explain step by step the procedure, I was treated like a King. If someone needs to have this procedure you don't have nothing to worry about it's almost the same as going to see a movie I highly recommend Dr. David Case and his staff.
Dr Pham and all of his staff here were true professionals. They made the whole process so easy and comfortable. For a test that no one looks forward to, I certainly will be back to this facility when I need another one!
Dr. Case and his staff were wonderful however when in their care I explained my insurance doesn’t cover much and I can’t afford out of pocket costs that are unreasonable(mainly in regards to prescriptions and labs). He wrote me a prescription for a medicine that was 1000 dollars out of pocket. In my follow up I explained I couldn’t afford to fill the script. So he recommended labs without making me aware of the potential costs. When I got the bill from the lab, it was 1000 bucks… I would’ve refused the labs if someone made me aware. A little empathy for my financial situation and just giving me a heads up, would have eliminated this stress and additional medical bill I can’t afford.
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
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From the time I received an appointment, Central Texas Endoscopy in Bryan was communicating with me through texts, reminders, and what was expected from me. It was very very helpful. No waiting in the reception area, they started the process immediately. EVERYONE that I came in contact with was VERY friendly and PROFESSIONAL, informed me what they were doing each step of the process. After the procedure the doctor explained the results and sent me home with a copy with pictures, and educational materials that I needed for my health as a result of the precedure. Received texts when returned home, to see if I had any problems. Thankful for EVERYONE at CTEC.