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Escondido’s Best GI Doctors
Our Escondido gastroenterologists and staff at Parkway 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).
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
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
Parkway 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.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Greater San Diego area.
Patient Forms
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. These 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
We accept most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier for you. 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.
Patient Registration
The patient registration portal is designed to help streamline your surgical process. By entering your medical history prior to the day of your medical visit, you save time, reduce medical errors, and increase the efficiency of our facility. Your medical information is secured and will not be shared with other institutions.
Meet Our Gastroenterologists
Adnan Ameer
M.D.
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Haritha Chelimilla
M.D.
Naveen Gara
M.D.
Mark L. Kadden
M.D.
Maram F. Zakko
M.D.
23 Reviews
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
The staff was very nice and professional. The doctor did a great job. Everyone followed up and everything went well and glad to get a healthy report card. Thank you all very much! Doug
Mar 15, 2022
Everyone was really great from start to finish. Dr. Chelimilla is awesome and everyone that works with her. First time there I was very nervous but two weeks later I had to go back for a different procedure and I was completely at ease. Thank you all for the EXCELLENT service.
Jan 4, 2022
Everyone was professional kind and genuine! On time and follow up was excellent.
May 25, 2021
Awesome, very professional, very dedicated and very pleasant people to be around.
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