Open Access Colonoscopy
Stuart Akerman, MD
Board Certified Gastroenterologist
3242 Preston Road, Suite 200
Plano, TX 75093
972-737-9251
What is an Open Access Colonoscopy?
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Open Access Colonoscopy programs are geared to patients who are eligible for Screening or Surveillance colonoscopies. Patients who are experiencing symptoms may need a Diagnostic Colonoscopy and would benefit from formal consultation. Open Access Colonoscopy Plano patients that are in good general health between the ages of 40 - 65 may opt to skip the initial office consultation and book their colonoscopy exam directly. This option may save time and money for the right individual.
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Which patients are eligible for Screening Colonoscopy?
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Any patient over 45 years of age
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Patients over 40 years of age with a family history of colon cancer or polyps
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If your family member was younger than 50 years of age at the time of diagnosis of a colon cancer or polyp, you may be offered a screening colonoscopy earlier than age 40
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How do I know if I qualify as a patient who is in good health?
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If you are interested in scheduling an exam, you can fill out an online, HIPPA-secure form for review, and our office will contact you to confirm that you are eligible for direct scheduling. This is a great option for many of our Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Carrollton, Richardson, and Dallas patient. Some general guidelines includes:
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You are not currently experiencing any gastrointestinal symptoms
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You do not have any chronic active heart disease (i.e. angina, recent heart stent, pacemaker)
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You do not have any chronic active lung disease (such as Asthma or COPD)
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You are not taking any blood thinning medications
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You do not have any sleep disorders (i.e. Sleep Apnea)
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What if I am currently experiencing symptoms?
Patients who are currently experiencing symptoms may be better served by a formal consultation to better understand the nature of your symptoms, and to collaborate on a plan of diagnostic evaluation which may include colonoscopy, lab testing, imaging, or other diagnostic tools.
