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Why Choose Us?
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Waco Gastroenterology 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 Waco Gastroenterology 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
Waco Gastroenterology 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 the Waco community.
Patient Forms
At Waco Gastroenterology 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
Waco Gastroenterology 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 before your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles. We accept cash, check or credit card.
427 Reviews
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Sep 22, 2023
Grateful for Dr. Contreras and his staff at Waco Gastro. Recent EGD experience was excellent.
Sep 22, 2023
Ever single person that you interact with is professional, patient, cordial and overall make a stressful procedure much more easy on person having it! Very much appreciate how everyone introduces themselves and fully explains what is happening…sure puts you at ease.
Sep 21, 2023
Un servicio Excelente !!! Súper Profesionales ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gracias !!!
Sep 20, 2023
Friendly, efficient. We appreciate the staff and care.
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I went in for the procedure and all I remember is the sleep medicine being put in my iv port and waking up. It was painless and they were very professional.