A Mission of Prevention: Colon Cancer Survivor Promotes Screening
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This monthlong campaign promotes the research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and, ultimately, cure for this disease.
It’s time to screen for Colorectal Cancer! It could save your life.
Request a Colonoscopy TodayOur patient experience scores exceed national averages
Learn MoreBy 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 MoreOur gastroenterologists and staff at The Endoscopy Center of St. Thomas 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 a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy.
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!
The Endoscopy Center of St. Thomas 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 Nashville.
At The Endoscopy Center of St. Thomas, 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 patients may complete before their 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 MoreThe Endoscopy Center of St. Thomas accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, 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. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Learn MoreIf you’re over 50 and haven’t had a colonoscopy, take advantage of the Express Scheduling Option at The Endoscopy Center of St. Thomas.
Learn MoreGreat place and awesome staff. My only thing was the parking. (Probably my fault) Just a tad confusing.
I highly recommend Dr Ron Pruitt & all his staff. They took very good care of me during a colonoscopy at one visit and an endoscopy at another visit!
Don’t trust the insurance verification department. Know your insurance benefits before your procedures. They will bill you for their mistakes.
Everyone was professional and courteous. Very efficient office and doctor Pruitt was great. Would recommend visiting this office
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This monthlong campaign promotes the research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and, ultimately, cure for this disease.
Read MoreIf you’re 45 or older, include a colorectal cancer screening for your well-being.
Read MoreLosing weight and increasing physical activity may help lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer.
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Overall good experience 2.5 hr wait from appointment time to actual start of procedure was never explained or apologized for. This was difficult since I was coming in following the fast and excessive laxatives I had taken in the previous 24+ hours.