Study: Healthy Eating Impacts Colon Health, Planet Earth
Leading health agencies recommend people eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains for their health.
Why Choose Us?
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Tennessee 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).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
The physicians at Tennessee 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.
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
Tennessee 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 Blount County.
Patient Forms
At Tennessee 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 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
Tennessee Endoscopy Center 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.
89 Reviews
Sep 28, 2023
Sep 26, 2023
Staff and doctors are easy to talk with and I was asked if I had any questions and they would be glad to answer. Procedure was painless, I slept thru it all and awoke without any issues or drowsiness.
Sep 18, 2023
The entire staff was great! Really appreciated all their kindness and the way they take care of you from beginning to end. Love Dr. Jenny Smith! She takes the time with you and is very professional yet very friendly and down to earth! Highly recommend her. So thankful!
Sep 8, 2023
It was quick, efficient and professional. Everyone was great and took the time to explain what they were doing. Dr. Smith was great as usually. I highly recommend this group.
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Not a fun procedure but the staff is very professional and the nurses are great. We joked around some in back before the procedure. You are their #1 concern, good job!