Healthy Choices Can Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk
A new study finds you can lower cancer risk by 40 percent by changing your lifestyle, and colon cancer is one type that is most responsive to habit changes.
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.
166 Reviews
Sep 13, 2024
Sep 13, 2024
Staff was very personable and caring. Procedure was quick and painless. I would refer this group to all !!!
Sep 11, 2024
The staff at Tennessee EndoscopyCenter were friendly and professional. I was well taken care of. Dr. Coffey was excellent. The only drawback was there were some long wait times between each step. It was a busy day.
Sep 11, 2024
Well oiled operation with up most respect for patient
Sep 5, 2024
Dr. Isaac Cline and entire staff were very professional and courteous. Thanks to all.
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I think most folks are apprehensive when getting a colonoscopy and I was one of them. I was overwhelmed with the attention and kindness shown by everyone single person in this office. Dr. Jenny Smith as well as her staff were so friendly and made you comfortable. I highly recommend the Tennessee Endoscopy Center if you need a colonoscopy.