Why are Hispanics Less Likely to Screen for Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer screening rates are significantly lower among Hispanic Americans over 50, and Hispanic Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer in advanced stages.
Wayne’s Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at North Jersey Gastroenterology and 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, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy. 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
North Jersey Gastroenterology and 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 Wayne Township and Passaic County.
Patient Forms
At North Jersey Gastroenterology and 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
North Jersey Gastroenterology and 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.
9 Reviews
Jul 21, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
Everything there Is done properly the doctors tell you exactly what’s going on and the people working to take care of you preparation a very pleasant kind and everything was very very clean I’ve been going there for years and I’ll keep going
Jul 2, 2021
Everybody was great,the doctors the nurses all did a great job.
Jun 29, 2021
Very organized and friendly. The staff and doctor made you comfortable and relaxed during the entire process!!!
Jun 22, 2021
The Doctors are great. I myself have been seeing the drs there for a long time and other family members have been going there for longer. But today’s experience was not a great one. The Dr did apologize as it wasn’t his fault. When I was there 6 months ago I booked an appt for 9am I have a card that says 9am and received a text that said 9am and in their computer it said 9:20. I sat there for an hour and people that came in after me were going in for my dr before me. People that came in after me went in before me. And I sat there. I understand mistakes are made but when you are told that your appt is at 9 u expect to be brought in a little after 9 not at 10…
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