Taller People May Be at Increased Risk of Colon Cancer
A new meta-analysis from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine suggests taller people may be more likely to develop colon cancer than shorter people.
Hermitage’s Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Associated Endoscopy 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, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
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
Associated Endoscopy 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.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in Hermitage and Greater Nashville.
Patient Forms
At Associated Endoscopy, 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 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
Associated Endoscopy accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier; 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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Jun 9, 2022
They are so nice and know their business. They made me feel comfortable and took no time to get my surgeries completed, both with success! Thank you for your help in finding the problem and coming up with solution!!!
May 24, 2022
The written materials given before the procedure need a overhaul and much up dating . So needless to say that was VERY annoying and frustrating. Once the staff arrived they were great and the procedure was prepared so wonderful it was great thanks to Dr. Per tel and the entire staff
May 10, 2022
I let myself get nervous for nothing, these peeps were awesome and it was the best 20 minute nap 😂
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The procedure and Intake went well but nobody checked on me afterwards to see how I was doing or to review the findings.