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Stool Tests May Require Colonoscopy Follow-Up
A recent study found that fewer than half of patients who had an abnormal stool-based colon cancer screening test completed a follow-up colonoscopy within six months.
It’s time to screen for Colorectal Cancer! It could save your life.
Request a Colonoscopy TodayBy May 31, 2022, most health insurance plans will fully cover this procedure to evaluate a positive stool-based test for colon cancer. Check with your insurance about your coverage.
Learn MoreFor southern Maryland residents in need of digestive care, Waldorf Endoscopy Center is the unquestioned market leader. Unlike other choices in the region, Waldorf Endoscopy Center has the region’s newest and most advanced endoscopy center. This allows patients to receive expert care from a leading gastrointestinal specialist in an affordable, cost-effective and state-of-the-art center.
Our gastroenterologists and staff are dedicated to providing quality 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 a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and capsule endoscopy.
The physicians at Waldorf Endoscopy Center 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.
Our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures.
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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!
Waldorf Endoscopy Center is committed to ensuring 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 Charles County.
At Waldorf Endoscopy Center, 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).
Learn MoreWaldorf Endoscopy Center 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.
Learn MoreThey took real good care of me. I appreciate their kindness.
The staff was nice and courtesy. They was knowledgeable about the procedure I was having done that day. I felt at eased and didn't have to worry about anything. I felt safe in the doctor's ability to perform the procedure
Nurses were very attentive, nice and thorough. This is what I needed to get past my anxiety about the procedure. They didn't rush me, explained everything and settled my nerves. It felt like I was among family. I recommend anyone to this center. These people are the greatest!
A recent study found that fewer than half of patients who had an abnormal stool-based colon cancer screening test completed a follow-up colonoscopy within six months.
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Great on-site services. There was a bit of delay in scheduling the procedure but once set, services were efficient and timely.