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Colonoscopy Screening Can Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Colonoscopy, the most effective screening test for colorectal cancer and for the removal of pre-cancerous polyps, small grape-like growths on the lining of the colon and rectum. Removing polyps can prevent colorectal cancer from developing. Colonoscopy is safe and painless.

Ask your primary care doctor if you should have a screening colonoscopy.

Why Choose St. Luke’s Gastroentrology Laboratory

St. Luke’s provides compassionate, excellent and culturally sensitive care to the diverse patient population we serve. St. Luke’s provides quality care, close to home.

St. Luke’s is committed to excellence in gastrointestinal (GI) care, offering a wide range of diagnostic services that are easily assessable and language friendly. We provide services in the GI laboratory on an outpatient basis, as well as, caring for patients while in the hospital, and patients requiring emergency procedures.

St. Luke’s offers a wide variety of GI diagnostic and surgical services. In addition, complex GI conditions requiring interventional endoscopy, motility services, or liver transplantation are easily accessible through our partnership with California Pacific Medical Center, also a Sutter Health affiliate.

Insurance Coverage

Most insurance plans generally cover screening colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is a service covered by Medicare and Med-Cal. To avoid unexpected expenses it is important to check benefits and deductible with your insurance provider.

If you are concerned about your insurance benefits or require financial assistance, please contact our financial counseling office at 415-600-7289.