Center for Digestive Medicine / 7887 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 101, Miami, FL 33156 / 305-273-6266

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Center for Digestive Medicine / 305-273-6266

A Premier Gastroenterology & Hepatology Practice Clinic and endoscopy center within the same location for patients' convenience.

Office Based Colonoscopy The most qualified clinical team and has state-of-the-art endoscopy rooms

Center for Digestive Medicine is a premier gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease) practice serving the South Florida area. Our medical group is made up with the finest physicians and ARNP’s with a clinic and an Office based endoscopy center all in the same location for your convenience. Our team utilizes the most advanced state of the art equipment, most advance procedures and medications all gastroenterology related diseases, including but not limited to: colon cancer screening, treatment of disease of the liver and pancreas, management of GERD, inflammatory bowel syndromes such as Chron's and ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Preparing For Your Visit / Please bring the following to your first appointment

Completed patient registration forms and medical records release form.
Medical history forms and pertinent past medical records from your primary care, physician or previous physician (if applicable)
Referral documents from your primary care physician (if applicable)
Recent blood work and/or radiology reports.
Current billing and insurance information.

If medical records are to be sent by your referring physician(s), please call us to verify that we have received them prior to your visit. (305) 273-6266

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Online Resources / Important Links

Please find links bellow to nationally recognized web sites that we hope will help you better understand your condition and the diagnostic as well as therapeutic options.

The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and does not replace professional medical advice you receive from your physician.

Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. The information provided in these links is the exclusive responsibility of the entity sponsoring each of them and not of Center for Digestive Medicine

American Cancer Society
American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterological Association
Celiac Disease Foundation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Hepatitis Foundation
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
National Cancer Institute - Cancer Topics
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Health Education

Health Insurance:

Your insurance coverage is an agreement between you and your insurance company. Financial responsibility rests with the patient for deductibles, co-insurance and non-covered services.

If your insurance requires authorization for an office visit, please contact your referring physician for that authorization prior to calling for an appointment.

Please call us at (305) 273-6266 to verify that our office is contracted with your particular health insurance plan.

We participate in a wide variety of insurance plans. We accept Medicare as well as other insurances, including preferred provider organizations (PPOs) and health maintenance organizations (HMOs).

Florida Blue Health Insurance / CDM Gastro

Tricare Health Care Program / CDM Gastro

If you don't see your insurance on this list, please call 305.273.6266, as updates are made frequently.

Procedures

These are some of the procedures performed by Center for Digestive Medicine

Colonoscopy

A colonoscope is a flexible and steerable instrument to evaluate the entire colon (large intestine). The large intestine is approximately 3 – 4 feet long. A colonoscope is engineered such that biopsies of suspicious areas can be obtained, and polyps (which may turn into cancer) can be removed.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure in which a trained medical professional uses a flexible, narrow tube with a light and tiny camera on one end, called a sigmoidoscope or scope, to look inside your rectum and lower colon, also called the sigmoid colon and descending colon. Flexible sigmoidoscopy can show irritated or swollen tissue, ulcers, polyps, and cancer.

Fibroscans

Is a non-invasive device that assesses the 'hardness' (or stiffness) of the liver via the technique of transient elastography. Liver hardness is evaluated by measuring the velocity of a vibration wave (also called a 'shear wave') generated on the skin.

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a procedure for placing a feeding tube directly into the stomach through a small incision in the abdominal wall with the assistance of an instrument known as an endoscope. The procedure is performed as a means of providing nutrition to patients who cannot take food by mouth. Many stroke patients, for example, have poor control over their swallowing muscles and are unable to safely consume enough food, or they have muscle weakness that allows food to leak into the lungs when they swallow things by mouth. Many of these patients will benefit from a PEG tube in order to receive adequate nutrition and to prevent them from respiratory problems that develop when food or fluids accidentally gets into the lungs.

Upper Endoscopic (EGD)

Upper endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine).

Ultrasound

Abdominal ultrasound is a type of imaging test. It is used to look at organs in the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys.

We Treat a Broad Range of Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases Including but not limited to: Colon Cancer, Diseases of the Liver and Pancreas

Esophagus

Stomach

Pancreas

Small Intestine

Rectum

Gallbladder

Biliary Tract, Gallbladder & Gallstones Disorders

Liver

Colon

Benefits of Office Based Endoscopy

Convenient personalized service

When patients choose to use our fully Accredited Office Endoscopy center, most find that the process is much more convenient, as well as more personal. Our center offers a relaxed environment with medical staff focused on offering individualized patient care. Our specialized staff helps each patient’s visit go as quickly and smoothly as possible

Ease of Use

Since our center focuses on a limited number of procedures, most patients find that we are much easier to navigate than a typical hospital environment.

Reduced Cost

As an Office Endoscopy center, we are able to perform your procedure at the same high level of care with the same specialized attention, in an office setting. As an office setting, usually the only responsibility the patient has is their office copay (refer to your individual plan/policy for specific coverage/benefits) instead of the typical deductible and coinsurance charged when done at a facility such as an ASC or hospital

Reduced Cross-Infection

We follow the strictest infection control measures to ensure patient and staff safety so you can rest assured that your services are done in a safe, protected environment. If you have any questions about our center, please feel free to call or email us today.