Direct Access Colonoscopy

A Direct Access Colonoscopy allows qualifying patients the ability to schedule a colonoscopy without having an office visit with their gastroenterologist prior to the procedure. We offer this option to make screening for colon cancer as affordable as possible and encourage a higher participation rate for those in the Bryan/College Station areas.

The Direct Access option simplifies the ability to schedule a colonoscopy by:

• Saving you the time of being at the clinic for a pre-procedure appointment
• Saving you the expense of an office visit co-pay

Direct access colonoscopy examples:

• Initial or 10-year screening
• Surveillance
• Positive Cologuard or FIT tests

Qualifications for Direct Access

Qualifying patients for the direct access option are those:

• Between the ages of 45 to 75 and considered to be generally healthy
• Who are not currently experiencing any gastrointestinal symptoms
• Who do not have ACTIVE heart disease such as angina, recent heart stent, pacemaker or breathing issues such as Asthma or COPD
• Who are not on blood thinners, dialysis, and do not have an implanted defibrillator
• Who do not have any sleep disorders (i.e. Sleep Apnea)

Scheduling for Direct Access

Prior to being scheduled for the colonoscopy, patients will have a call with our Center staff to review their medical history in detail.  If a contraindicative health condition is identified during this call, an office visit will be required prior to the procedure.

To find out if you are eligible for this program please call (877) 758-3476 and speak to one of our staff or fully complete the Appointment Request Form below.