Patient Finds Answers Through Timely GI Evaluation at ASC
Discover how one patient found answers for chronic digestive issues at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
San Luis Obispo and Templeton’s Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Central Coast Endoscopy Centers 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).
Central Coast Endoscopy Center has two convenient locations: Endoscopy Center of the Central Coast in San Luis Obispo and Templeton Endoscopy in Templeton.
We believe in compassionate medicine at Central Coast Endoscopy Centers and are committed to making patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in performing a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies and upper endoscopies.
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
Central Coast Endoscopy Centers 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 the Central Coast region.
Patient Forms
At Central Coast Endoscopy Centers, 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
Central Coast Endoscopy Centers accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Because 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.
1,782 Reviews
Mar 19, 2026
Mar 19, 2026
I'm not one who gets excited about having to go to the Doctors office, but I must say that I was very satisfied with the whole experience from check-in to finish. Stephanie was very attentive and great at getting me prepped for my procedure. The Anesthetist was calm, collected, and very professional. Dr. Riegler introduced himself in a calm and reassuring manner and I knew that I was in good hands. All had wonderful "bedside" manners which made the whole experience a really great one. It's great to have a team like these folks at Templeton Endoscopy Center.
Mar 16, 2026
Everyone in the Endoscopy Center were very nice and professional. They made me feel really comfortable. Thank you.
Mar 16, 2026
The entire staff, nurses, anesthesiologist, and Dr. Wetzel were wonderful. I have been seeing Dr. Wetzel for this procedure for many years and he is very thorough, one of the nicest people I have met and treats you like family.
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