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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.
It’s time to screen for Colorectal Cancer! It could save your life.
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Más informaciónParkway Endoscopy Center has cared for patients for 20 years.
We're Honored to Serve YouOur 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!
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.
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).
Learn MoreWe 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.
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreVery friendly and made me feel at ease. Explained the process so I was never wondering what was going to happen.
Thank you to everyone at Parkway Endoscopy Center! I had a wonderful experience. Everything went well and the staff, nurses and Dr. Zakko were very kind and caring. I was grateful that I was able to get on with my day shortly after my endoscopy. Best of all is my results were normal! 👏🏼
I was incredibly anxious for my endoscopy and colonoscopy. Dr Chelimilla and the nurses made it as comfortable as possible. Everything was run super efficiently. Thank you!
The team was excellent. Gave great instructions and information. The anesthesiologist was the Best!!!
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.
Read MoreColon cancer in adults younger than 50 continues to rise, but numbers may decline if young people don’t delay in seeing a doctor if they experience the symptoms of colon cancer.
Read MoreA recent study found that fewer than half of patients who had an abnormal stool-based colon cancer screening test completed a follow-up colonoscopy within six months.
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Quick and easy procedure. Everything was explained to me before and after my procedure. I left the same day and went home for a nap.