Coffee Consumption Could Increase Colon Cancer Survival Rate
Drinking coffee could extend survival time in patients with colorectal cancer, according to a new study published in JAMA Oncology.
Why Choose Us?
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Ambulatory Endoscopy Center of Maryland 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).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
The physicians at Ambulatory Endoscopy Center of Maryland not only meet but exceed U.S. benchmarks for quality in colonoscopy. Our adenoma detection rate (ADR), the rate at which our GI doctors identify adenomatous colon polyps, surpasses the national benchmark of 25 percent. See Our Scores.
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
Ambulatory Endoscopy Center of Maryland 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 to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Laurel area.
Patient Forms
At Ambulatory Endoscopy Center of Maryland, 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
Ambulatory Endoscopy Center of Maryland accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, 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. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Direct Access
Ambulatory Endoscopy Center of Maryland now provides Direct Access where you can schedule directly with the center, see your board-certified gastroenterologist and have your procedure in the same day. Click here for more info.
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Very good experience. Staff was courteous and professional and answered all of my (many) questions to help calm my nerves.