We aim to make scheduling a colonoscopy and/or an upper endoscopy as simple as possible. If you need an endoscopy procedure, many times you may schedule it directly (termed "direct access endoscopy") and skip the office visit with the endoscopist (patients still meet with doctor prior to the procedure and have an opportunity to ask questions or discuss any issues).
Dr. Cober started learning about more efficient practice models in his training and later learned more about international models through family friends with Korean backgrounds. They explained how they would complete health screenings (including colonoscopy and EGD) while visiting family in Korea due to the ease, efficiency, and affordable nature of these services in South Korea. Dr. Cober observed one such facility and was very impressed with the quality and convenience afforded patients; click here to learn about the Gibbeum Healthcare Center in Seoul.