Patients Skip Colon Cancer Screenings Because of Obesity Stigma
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
Why Choose Us?
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Carroll County Digestive Disease 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).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
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
Carroll County Digestive Disease 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 to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in Carroll County.
Patient Forms
At Carroll County Digestive Disease 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 you may complete before your 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
Carroll County Digestive Disease Center 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.
96 Reviews
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Jun 21, 2022
Staff very friendly and helpful. Took care of all my needs
Jun 21, 2022
The doctors and nurses were all very kind and respectful. Got very clear instruction of the procedure.
Jun 21, 2022
Other than the anastasiaoligist telling President Biden jokes while I'm not under, just fine. Jokes we're inappropriate and in bad taste for being a professional!
Jun 7, 2022
This is a well run office. The medical personnel have terrific bedside manner. I highly recommend them.
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Excellent start to finish experience. Highly recommend. Dr. Kim and his staff were the best to work with!