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.
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Great place! Dr. Wetzel is top notch; a great specialist that treats patients like human beings! The staff and nurses are great, respectful and responsive. I highly recommend them.
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A U.S. News & World Report Best Ambulatory Surgery Center!
For the second year, our center has been named one of the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Cher was very pleasant huge asset to your team she went above and beyond to keeping me calm . Chris thank you as well for giving such assurance with my heart problem . Miss Angie thank you for bringing me warm blankets and that personal touch wrapping it around my back . Dr. Whetzel Thankyou for clearing your schedule during the time I was so sick couldn’t wait for my turn . You are a fantastic doctor with compassion for your patients I appreciate all your help and support. Everyone at the front desk you all were on the ball getting me checked in . very pleasant professional experience over all highly recommend T.Hildick