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8819 W. Victoria Ave, Ste. 130 Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 460-5500 (509) 460-5111 - Fax

 

Colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and infusion therapy for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis done at our facility typically provide significant cost savings compared to those done at hospital-owned facilities!!! Please verify with your insurance.

For colon cancer screening, self-referral is accepted unless a referral is required by your insurance carrier.

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New Features at Our Center

New Features at Our Center

Carbon Dioxide

We are the first gastroenterology center in the Tri-Cities to use carbon dioxide (CO2), the same gas that surgeons use during some surgeries, to insufflate the GI tract during endoscopic procedures.

To achieve optimal visualization of any part of the GI tract once an endoscope has been inserted, it is necessary to insufflate a gas, which distends the lumen and allows the mucosa (bowel lining) to be examined.  The most common practice is to use ambient atmospheric air, also termed "room air", to insufflate the lumen.  This is a convenient, abundant, and free source of gas.

The most important benefit of using CO2 instead of room air is that it is rapidly absorbed from the bowel (CO2 is absorbed 150 times faster than the nitrogen in room air, and is promptly eliminated via the lungs), which allows the bowel to decompress more rapidly. This increase in efficiency decreases intra-procedural and post-procedural pain (little to none!), sedative medication requirements, procedure duration, and recovery time.

Patient Education

Patient Education Menu
  • Understanding Colon Cancer Screening
  • Make the Best Choice for Your Endoscopic Procedure
  • Understanding Upper Endoscopy
  • Understanding Endoscopic Ultrasonography
  • Understanding Colonoscopy
  • Understanding Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Understanding Colon Polyps and Their Treatment
  • Understanding Esophageal Dilation
  • Understanding Capsule Endoscopy
  • Understanding Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
  • Ensuring the Safety of Your Endoscopic Procedure
  • Understanding Diverticulosis
  • Understanding Esophageal Testing or Manometry
  • Understanding Minor Rectal Bleeding
  • ERCP
  • Understanding Bowel Preparation
  • Understanding Barrett's Esophagus
  • Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Our Location

8819 W. Victoria Ave
Ste. 130
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 460-5500

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Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
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