Direct Screen Colonoscopy
No Hassle, No Referral: Your Path to Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the #2 cancer killer in the U.S. The good news? It’s highly preventable and has a high cure rate if caught early in a screening colonoscopy.
We have streamlined this potentially life-saving procedure for patients in the Pasadena, Texas area with the Direct Screen Colonoscopy Program at Doctors United Surgery Center - Preston. Schedule today by calling us at (346) 203-5600.
Our Direct Screen Colonoscopy Program is a no-hassle, lower-cost, and patient-centered approach to colon cancer screening:
- No referral needed – you do not need to visit your physician before your screening colonoscopy
- Schedule directly with Doctors United Surgery Center - Preston and one of our board-certified specialists will perform your colonoscopy
- Most insurances will cover this preventative service 100%
The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screenings at age 45. A colonoscopy is a simple, diagnostic test which looks for polyps and cancer of the colon. Colonoscopies take about 30 minutes, during which time you will be comfortably sedated. Most patients report a positive experience and return to normal activities and diet the next day.
Are you ready? Three easy steps:
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Schedule
Ask your primary care physician about the Direct Screen Colonoscopy Program at Doctors United Surgery Center - Preston or call us directly at (346) 203-5600 to schedule.
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Prep
Before your scheduled screening colonoscopy, a nurse from Doctors United Surgery Center - Preston will call you to ask about your prior medical history and discuss pre-op instructions – this is when you learn how to clean your colon before the colonoscopy.
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Arrive
On the day of your screening colonoscopy, you show up and we do the rest!