Taller People May Be at Increased Risk of Colon Cancer
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Greenville’s Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Endoscopy Center of the Upstate 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 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
Endoscopy Center of the Upstate 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 Greenville.
Patient Forms
At Endoscopy Center of the Upstate, 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
Endoscopy Center of the Upstate accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Because 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.
Meet Our Doctors
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Matthew Barnes
M.D.
Stephen P. Brackbill
M.D.
Christopher J. Fyock
M.D.
D. Isaac Gaines
M.D.
Jared Geist
M.D.
David Q. Gulley
M.D.
Greg S. Holt
M.D.
P. Allen Jones, Jr.
M.D.
Suzy L. Kim
M.D.
Joseph S. LeBel
M.D.
Paul A. Mazanec
M.D.
Ayub A. Merchant
M.D.
Peter Alex Naas
M.D.
David T. Palma
M.D.
Michael I. Rickoff
M.D.
Ritu F. Saha
M.D.
Hiren Vallabh
M.D.
C. Stephen Yarborough
M.D.
43 Reviews
Mar 22, 2022
Mar 3, 2022
Dr. Geist is truly the best. He did my colonoscopy and endoscopy and was super nice when I was nervous about it. When he went over my results, he made sure to tell me that he was gonna make sure that he did everything he could to help me with my diagnosis!
Feb 23, 2022
The center was clean, efficient and front desk was courteous & knowledgeable. However, the nursing staff was not particularly kind or reassuring— this may be their job, but for people “going under” this is usually a one-time thing & it’s scary and unknown. A little kindness would go a long way! (Tapping someone over and over and telling them to “snap out of it!” is not the best way to treat anyone.) The doctor made no effort to take any time afterwards to debrief and discuss— a quick sentence as the patient is **still coming out of anaesthesia** is not adequate. Also, follow-ups should be scheduled in a matter of DAYS, not months, with a clear timeline & explanation for when and how the results will be shared, reviewed & discussed. The doctor (Dr Gaines) seemed to be functioning solely as a surgeon conducting an operation, not as a physician treating a whole person. Inaccurate & sloppy advice regarding breastfeeding after anasthesia (propofol, specifically) was also given. No, moms do NOT need to “pump & dump” at all, much less for 24 hrs following IV sedation. Thankfully I had already researched this before I went but if I had not known, this would have caused me tremendous stress. Especially as this extremely disruprive instruction was given me in an offhand way 10 minutes before I went under. If I had not already known this was an incorrect instruction, I would have had no way to feed my baby for 24 hrs— he does not take a bottle, nor did I have milk saved ahead of time. As it was, I nursed within hours of coming out & continued as normal. My son had no effects whatsoever.
Nov 23, 2021
The kindest Dr. Kim and her staff. I was at ease under their care.
Oct 5, 2021
Great staff! Atmosphere is calm and relaxing; wasn't nervous at all. Highly recommend this place!
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