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South Bend’s Best GI Doctors
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!
For Your Visit
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.
Patient Forms
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).
Insurance and Billing
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.
Express Scheduling
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.
224 Reviews
Nov 30, 2021
Nov 16, 2021
Dr. Manbeck is great and explains what he found. The staff is professional. The whole experience was good.
Nov 16, 2021
The colonoscopy went well, but haven't heard what the results are yet, and its been almost two weeks.
Nov 16, 2021
The staff is very thorough and knowledgeable. This is my third visit over 4 years and everyone treats me like family . They are very organized allowing me to get in and out quickly with no sitting and waiting .
Nov 9, 2021
It is well managed and punctual. Very clean appearing and Civid protocols being followed. I was made very comfortable and calm.
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Went really well, just long wait time.