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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.
97 Reviews
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 1, 2023
The colonoscopy itself is cake compared to the prep. The Doc was very professional. In five years, I'll be back.
Oct 26, 2023
Quick and easy! I like the staff are very personable!
Oct 11, 2023
The office staff, nurses, anesthesiologist, and Dr Smith we’re all fabulous! Nice, pleasant to be around, answered questions, made me feel comfortable, and smiles!! The procedure was the best it could be and I was told right after I woke up what was found if anything. Extremely efficient.
Oct 10, 2023
From start to finish I could not ask for a better experience.The entire staff does a great job! Caring, Professional, and are there to care for you during your visit. They truly listen! Thanks everyone!
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