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Stool Tests May Require Colonoscopy Follow-Up
A recent study found that fewer than half of patients who had an abnormal stool-based colon cancer screening test completed a follow-up colonoscopy within six months.
It’s time to screen for Colorectal Cancer! It could save your life.
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We're Honored to Serve YouOur 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!
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.
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).
Learn MoreCentral 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.
Learn MoreThis was my third colonoscopy with Dr. Riegler and his team. They are kind, respectful, funny and professional. Dr. Riegler and his staff set the bar for customer care in our community.
Absolutely fantastic people working there. Very personable.
Well received at check in, well cared for prior to, during and after the procedure. Very friendly and caring staff and nurses. Thanks for a safely conducted procedure Doc ❤️
From the start of my arrival to my departure- everyone was so professional. Char was my nurse. Efficient- kind and friendly. Grumal, my anesthesiologist, was professional and helpful explaining everything. Dr Brown is my GI doctor and always helpful. Thank you !!
A recent study found that fewer than half of patients who had an abnormal stool-based colon cancer screening test completed a follow-up colonoscopy within six months.
Read MoreOur center was named as one of the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.
Read MoreAbout 90 percent of colon cancer cases and deaths may be preventable, but millions of adults are not getting screened and are at risk for this life-threatening disease.
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I absolutely give the Endoscopy Center of the Central Coast a 5 star rating. The ease of location & scheduling, shared information, professionalism and expertise of staff, and overall experience was excellent. Thank you to the ECCC team!