Colon Cancer Mortality Doubles if You Skip Your Colonoscopy
Why is colonoscopy known as the gold standard for colon cancer prevention? It is because colonoscopy can detect and prevent colon cancer in a single test.
Rockville’s Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Endoscopic Surgical Centre-North 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 performing a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
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
Endoscopic Surgical Centre-North 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 the greater Rockville area.
Patient Forms
At Endoscopic Surgical Centre-North, 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
Endoscopic Surgical Centre-North accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier; 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.
Meet Our Physicians
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James A. Butler
M.D., F.A.C.G., F.A.C.P.
Alan J. Diamond
M.D.
Nissrin M. Ezmerli
M.D.
Robert G. Finkel
M.D.
Joseph J. Genovese, Jr.
M.D.
Katherine Hahn
M.D.
Stephen Humm
M.D.
Marc Kozam
M.D.
Roderick B. Kreisberg
M.D.
Robert F. Musselman
M.D., F.A.C.P.
Barry M. Rubin
M.D.
Michael S. Schindler
M.D.
Zaifi Shanavas
M.D.
4 Reviews
Jan 4, 2018
Apr 21, 2017
Very professional and friendly staff. Everything moved smoothly and quickly and all needs met.
Mar 21, 2017
I had my Colonoscopy yesterday the atmosphere was very friendly available for any questions or concerns... I would recommend this place �
Jan 18, 2017
Very efficient operation. Anesthesia has come a long way since my last colonoscopy!
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Very nice & good-natured staff. They make colonoscopies a pleasure.