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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Colonoscopy Cost Average | $925 - $3,000 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Georgia Surgicare | Monroe | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia SurgiCare | Norcross | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Perimeter Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia SurgiCare | Lawrenceville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia SurgiCare | Snellville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northeast Endoscopy Center | Lawrenceville | GI Diagnostic Center |
Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica | Villa Rica | Acute Care Hospital |
North Crescent Surgery Center | Alpharetta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Atlanta Endoscopy Center | Atlanta | GI Diagnostic Center |
Atlanta Medical Center | Atlanta | Medical Center |
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Surgery Center at Meridian Mark Plaza | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur | Acute Care Hospital |
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center | Griffin | Acute Care Hospital |
Advanced Surgery Center of Georgia | Canton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Locust Grove Endo Center | Locust Grove | GI Diagnostic Center |
Lawrenceville Surgery Center | Lawrenceville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Georgia Endoscopy Center | Canton | GI Diagnostic Center |
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center | Cartersville | Acute Care Hospital |
Dekalb Endoscopy Center | Decatur | GI Diagnostic Center |
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc | Jasper | Acute Care Hospital |
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center | Snellville | Acute Care Hospital |
Woodstock Endoscopy Center | Woodstock | GI Diagnostic Center |
Warm Springs Medical Center | Warm Springs | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
GI Eendoscopy Center | Riverdale | GI Diagnostic Center |
Grady Memorial Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Dennis Surgial Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia SurgiCare | Loganville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite | Atlanta | Childrens Hospital |
Higgins General Hospital | Bremen | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Westside Endoscopy Center | Austell | GI Diagnostic Center |
Rock Bridge Surgical Institute | Roswell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of Gwinnett | Lawrenceville | GI Diagnostic Center |
Marietta Surgical Center | Marietta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Atlanta South Endoscopy Center | Riverdale | GI Diagnostic Center |
Forsyth Surgical Center | Cumming | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center | Sandy Springs | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Piedmont Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Southern Crescent Endoscopy Suite | Stockbridge | GI Diagnostic Center |
Hudes Endoscopy Center | Suwanee | GI Diagnostic Center |
South Fulton Medical Center | East Point | Medical Center |
Northside Hospital Gwinnett | Lawrenceville | Acute Care Hospital |
Piedmont Fayette Hospital | Fayetteville | Acute Care Hospital |
Piedmont Henry Hospital | Stockbridge | Acute Care Hospital |
Ngmc Barrow, Llc | Winder | Acute Care Hospital |
Northside Hospital Forsyth | Cumming | Acute Care Hospital |
Emory Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia | Acute Care Hospital |
Northside Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Summit Endoscopy Center | Fayetteville | GI Diagnostic Center |
Piedmont Walton Hospital | Monroe | Acute Care Hospital |
Jasper Memorial Hospital | Monticello | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Wellbrook Endoscopy Center East | Covington | GI Diagnostic Center |
Cobb Endoscopy Center | Smyrna | GI Diagnostic Center |
Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | Acute Care Hospital |
Gdc Endoscopy Center | Mcdonough | GI Diagnostic Center |
Northlake Surgical Center | Tucker | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell | Acute Care Hospital |
Northside Dunwoody Outpatient Surgery Center | Dunwoody | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Perlow Facility | Marietta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Resurgens Surgical Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center | Austell | Acute Care Hospital |
Piedmont Newnan Hospital | Newnan | Acute Care Hospital |
Eps Surgical Center | Decatur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville | Acute Care Hospital |
The Physicians' North Atlanta Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wellbrook Endoscopy Center | Conyers | GI Diagnostic Center |
Gwinnett Center for Outpatient Surgery | Snellville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Roderique Surgi-center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northern Crescent Endoscopy Suite | Atlanta | GI Diagnostic Center |
West Metro Endoscopy Center | Douglasville | GI Diagnostic Center |
CPM Sugery Center | Austell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Milton Hall Surgery Center | Alpharetta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Buckhead Ambulatory Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Specialty Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital | Conyers | Acute Care Hospital |
Laurus Surgical | Conyers | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Atlanta Endoscopy Center | Decatur | GI Diagnostic Center |
Emory-adventist Hospital | Smyrna | Acute Care Hospital |
Newton Rockdale Ambulatory Surgery Center | Covington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center at Mt Zion | Morrow | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Clayton Outpatient Surgical Center | Jonesboro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center | Jackson | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
East West Surgery Center | Austell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Roswell Surgery Center | Roswell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northwoods Surgery Center | Cumming | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Southern Regional Medical Center | Riverdale | Acute Care Hospital |
Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton | Carrollton | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Georgia Surgical Center On Peachtree | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West Georgia Endoscopy Center | Carrollton | GI Diagnostic Center |
Colonoscopy Introduction
A colonoscopy is a procedure which allows a doctor to view inside the large intestine (colon) using a tool called a colonoscope. A key advantage of the procedure is that, when needed, other instruments can be passed through the colonoscope. These may be used, for example, to painlessly remove a suspicious-looking growth or to biopsy, that is, take a small piece of tissue for further analysis. Although colonoscopy is the best test available to detect and treat abnormalities within the colon, other alternative procedures are abdominal x-ray, computed tomography (CT scan), abdominal ultrasound, barium enema, sigmoidoscopy and, more recently, an alternative is a Virtual colonoscopy. These exams, however, do not allow direct viewing of the colon, removal of polyps, or the completion of biopsies, so, if an abnormality is found during one of these procedures, a colonoscopy may still be required to biopsy or remove the abnormality.
Patient Preparation For A Colonoscopy
You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for colonoscopy. Central to these instructions is the need to cleanse the intestinal tract, modify diet and manage medications; be sure to read and follow those instructions. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant) or if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. Arrangements should be made for transportation after the surgery is complete.
What to expect during and after a Colonoscopy
The procedure takes about 30 minutes to perform and is seldom remembered by the sedated patient. The sedative and pain medication usually cause most patients to dose off during the procedure. An intravenous line is inserted into the arm to administer a sedative and a painkiller. Also, your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure. Once you are fully relaxed, you will be asked to lie on your left side with your knees bent towards your chest. Your doctor will first do a rectal exam with a gloved, lubricated finger; then the lubricated colonoscope will be gently inserted into the anus and gently advanced into the rectum and colon. As the scope is slowly and carefully passed, you may feel as if you need to move your bowels, and because air is introduced to help advance the scope, you may feel some cramping or fullness. Generally, however, there is little or no discomfort. The physician will examine the colon. If a polyp is seen, it may be removed, biopsied, or left alone until a subsequent operation is performed.
After the procedure is competed you will be taken to the recovery area and monitored until the medication has worn off. After recovery, the physician will explain the results to you, provide instructions on care and diet and then your driver will be allowed to take you home. It is normal to experience mild cramping or abdominal pressure following the exam. This usually subsides in an hour or so, after the air has been expelled. Notify your physician to report any of the following: fever and/or chills, frequent bloody stools, abdominal pain and/or bloating, inability to pass gas.
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