Patients may be eligible for Direct Access Colonoscopy. Those with an uncomplicated medical history, between 45 and 75 years old, who are in generally good health and require a routine colonoscopy as part of colorectal cancer screening may be eligible.
Examples:
- Initial or 10-year screening
- Surveillance
- Positive Cologuard or FIT tests
Please ask your Primary Care Physician for more information on the health benefits of colon cancer screening.
Direct Access allows a patient to undergo a colonoscopy without a formal pre-procedure visit with the Gastroenterologist/Endoscopist. These patients do not meet the doctor until the day of the procedure.
Prior to being scheduled for the colonoscopy, patients will have a call with our Center staff to review their medical history in detail. If a contraindicative health condition is identified during this call, an office visit will be required prior to the procedure.