Our gastroenterologists and staff at Michiana 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.
The physicians at Michiana Endoscopy Center not only meet but exceed U.S. benchmarks for quality in colonoscopy. 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!
Michiana 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 St. Joseph County.
At Michiana 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 patients may complete before their 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).
Michiana Endoscopy Center accepts most major insurance. 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 prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
If you’re over 50 and haven’t had a colonoscopy, take advantage of the Express Scheduling Option at Michiana Endoscopy Center. By scheduling directly with our office, you will be scheduled with a Board-Certified gastroenterologist at a time convenient to you. This saves time and reduces your out-of-pocket cost for the same care and treatment.
This is such an awkward test, embarrassing. All of the nurses and doctor were fantastic in calming my nerves. It was so easy, truly the hardest part is done at home the day before. My uncle passed away young from colon cancer, these people are saving lives. I encourage you to get it done
When it comes to colon cancer, there are many factors that you cannot control. It’s impossible to eliminate risk factors such as age, race and ethnicity, family history, health conditions and genetic syndromes.
Delays in diagnosis and treatment of cancer during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in worse outcomes for some patients, according to recently published data.
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My name is Rose Westmaas. I had a colonoscopy yesterday at MEC (my first time there). I was extremely pleased from start to finish! I chose Dr. P. Patel because of all the positive reviews AND my own research on his medical background. I was not disappointed in the least. Prepping for this procedure is difficult enough, so having a compassionate/understanding/down-to-earth doctor and medical staff make it much easier. From registration, to nursing care, to anesthesiologist, to doctor, EVERYONE was top notch! I would highly recommend MEC ! Thank-you to ALL of you!