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.
Why Choose Us?
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Endoscopy Center of Santa Fe 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).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in performing a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, hemorrhoid banding and upper endoscopy.
The physicians at Endoscopy Center of Santa Fe not only meet but exceed U.S. benchmarks for quality in colonoscopy. Our adenoma detection rate (ADR), the rate at which our GI doctors identify adenomatous colon polyps, surpasses the national benchmark of 25 percent. See Our Scores.
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
Endoscopy Center of Santa Fe 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.
Patient Forms
At Endoscopy Center of Santa Fe, 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).
Insurance and Billing
Endoscopy Center of Santa Fe accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier for you; 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.
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May 31, 2022
Very professional staff. Procedure done smoothly. No complications at all.
May 31, 2022
Everyone was wonderful! The staff was professional, friendly and kind.
May 24, 2022
I had an upper endoscopy with the Endoscopy Center. I was a little nervous about the procedure, but the staff put me at ease. The procedure was very pleasant for me. I didn't have any after symptoms or any other side effects. I would recommend the Endoscopy Center if Santa Fe.
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Easy colonoscopy. Nice facility and great people.