Can I schedule a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy without a physician referral?
A. Only if you are over 50 and are due for a screening colonoscopy. When you call to schedule this appointment, you will be asked to come into our office for a brief, no-charge pre-procedure visit where a nurse will review your medical history and medications, and explain the prep. If, however, you are having digestive issues, you will need to see a Physician or Physician Assistant for a consultative appointment. The Physician will then recommend the appropriate procedure to help diagnose your problem. Q. How long will my procedure take? A. Patients should allow 1 to 2 hours from the time they arrive until they leave the facility. Each patient responds differently to the medications and this means that some patients may take slightly longer to recover. Q. How long will I have to wait for the results of my procedure? A. The doctor will generally speak with you or a family member or provide you with written preliminary results before you go home. If biopsies were taken or polyps removed,
