Have IBD? You May Need More Frequent Colonoscopy Screenings.
A new study found that patients with IBD who had a colonoscopy every one to three years were less likely to be diagnosed with advanced colon cancer.
Inverness’ Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Suncoast Endoscopy Center 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).
We believe in compassionate medicine, where 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 a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
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. Additionally, our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures.
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
Suncoast Endoscopy Center 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 Inverness and Citrus County.
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May 19, 2022
May 13, 2022
Went there for my colonoscopy and it was a great experience. All of the personnel and nurses were just wonderful and I can't thank them enough for all their help.
May 13, 2022
We were all freezing cold in the waiting room until the office mgr. came out to meet me. When I told Kate we were FREEZING, she was so sweet and turned it warmer by 2 degrees!! Love that Kate cared so much for us.
May 8, 2022
Suncoast Gastroenterology has assembled an excellent team of nurses. Sarah who got me ready for the procedure was very kind and professional. Heck even the IV didn’t bother me. Stephanie the nurse anesthetist explained everything to me and at my request even told me when she was going to administer the sedative. Stacey the procedure room nurse couldn’t have been more kind, professional and caring. Preparing for a colonoscopy is not an enjoyable experience however at least the team at Suncoast made it a little more bearable.
May 7, 2022
Every staff member was extremely friendly and caring. Everyone introduced themselves and explained their role. Made me feel very comfortable. Dr Shende was very informative during the consultation and it was a pleasure to be her patient for a colonoscopy and endoscopy. It was my 4th colonoscopy and, by far, the easiest.
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Everyone was very nice and professional, if I ever need this done again I would definitely go back to them