Direct Access Colonoscopy is a great fit for today's busy lifestyles, scheduling a screening colonoscopy has never been easier. The Direct Access Colonoscopy program is a simple and convenient option for healthy patients to have a routine screening colonoscopy at Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville's Endoscopy Centers with no prior GI consultation required.

Please view our video to find out what Gastroenterologist Dr. Sheraj Jacob has to say about Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville's Direct Access Colonoscopy Program.

• Healthy asymptomatic patients, aged 50 or older with average risk of colon cancer (no family history of colon cancer/polyps) who have never had a screening colonoscopy

• Healthy African American patients, aged 45 or older with average risk of colon cancer (no family history of colon cancer/polyps) who have never had a screening colonoscopy

• Healthy asymptomatic patients, aged 40 or 10 years before the youngest case of  a first degree family member with a history of colon cancer or adenomatous colon polyps  who have never had a screening colonoscopy

• Healthy asymptomatic patients, who have a personal history of colon polyps who need to repeat a screening colonoscopy

Direct Access was devolved to allow healthy asymptomatic patients a more accessible option to complete their screening colonoscopy. To be eligible, patients must be less than 75 years of age and be in generally good health.  If a patient has any of the conditions listed below it is recommended they complete an in office GI consultation with one of our Board-Certified Gastroenterologists prior to undergoing an endoscopy procedure.

- Gastrointestinal symptoms (constipation, diarrhea, bleeding, bloating, etc.)
- Body Mass Index over 45
- Oxygen dependent
- On antiplatelet therapy
- On blood thinners
- Have a defibrillator
- Stent placed in last year