Fact:At least 6 out of every 10 deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented if all men and women aged 50 years or older were screened routinely.

Fact:The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2011 about 141,210 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the US.

Fact:The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2011 about 49,380 people died of colorectal cancer in the US.

Fact:Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer.

Fact:Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the US.

Fact:Overall, 90% of new cases and 94% of deaths occur in individuals 50 and older.

Fact:Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates are highest in African American men and women.

Fact:One of the most consistently reported relationships between colon cancer risk and behavior is the protective effect of physical activity.

Fact:The goals of screening for colorectal cancer are the prevention of cancer through the detection and removal of precancerous growths and the diagnosis of cancers at an early stage.

Quality Colonoscopy Matters Why Choose Us? Colon Cancer Free QCA

Gastroenterology Consultants

Gastroenterology Consultants is a group made up of gastroenterologists, a colorectal surgeon, a pediatric gastroenterologist, nurse practitioners, clinical dieticians, nurses, medical assistants and other support staff who are dedicated to you and your family’s gastrointestinal health.

Gastroenterology Consultants is a division of Heartland Clinic, whose other affiliated organizations include Heartland Center for Motility, Valley View Pain Center, Valley View Anesthesia and Valley View Labs. This allows for a comprehensive approach to your gastrointestinal needs. Our physicians work in concert with our anesthesia team, pathologists and interventional pain specialist to provide the highest quality care in an efficient and friendly manner.

We perform the vast majority of our procedures at Regional Surgicenter, which is located under the same roof. Regional Surgicenter is an ambulatory surgical center with the highest level of accreditation. This allows convenient care that is at approximately half the cost of what an identical procedure would cost in a hospital setting in the Quad-Cities area, even if the physician is the same in both places. This represents a true value to the people of the Quad-Cities area. Regional Surgicenter also has some the latest technology (BARRX-HALO, high definition endoscopes, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with needle biopsy, SmartPill, virtual colonoscopy, high definition esophageal manometry with impedance, anorectal manometry and anorectal biofeedback therapy) which is not otherwise available in the Quad-Cities area and in some instances anywhere within 150 miles.

We believe that this team approach centered on quality, efficiency and value all at one site make us the clear leader in specialty gastrointestinal care in the Quad-Cities area.