ColonoscopyAssist
ColonoscopyAssist is a nationwide program focused on facilitating access to colonoscopy screenings for both insured and uninsured individuals. Services include colon cancer checks, upper endoscopy, hemorrhoid banding, Cologuard, and FOBT/FIT, all aimed at providing affordable healthcare options.
Services offered by ColonoscopyAssist
- Medical Group
This program facilitates access to essential medical screenings, including colon cancer checks and upper endoscopy, for a broad range of individuals.
- Gastroenterologist
Specialized assistance is provided for various gastrointestinal procedures, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their needs.
- Local Medical Services
The program supports scheduling and access to crucial local medical services related to gastrointestinal health.
- Medical Center
This initiative aids in connecting individuals with medical centers that offer a variety of gastrointestinal procedures and screenings.
- Medical Lab
Patients can access laboratory services for tests such as Cologuard and FOBT/FIT, essential for early detection of gastrointestinal issues.
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Appointment required
- Appointments recommended
- Accepts credit cards
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View AllBaylor Scott & White Surgical Institute has been delivering quality healthcare in the Dallas area for over 50 years. Located at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, the surgeons here have maintained a long-standing reputation for quality surgical care throughout Dallas and are known for consistently offering patients comprehensive care in a comfortable and caring environment. Baylor Scott & White Surgical Institute - Dallas offers an electronic health record system and medical records portal for improved patient access. We consistently demonstrate our true commitment and dedication to the well-being of our patients and our motto to do right by our patients and do it well.
Shakoor Badr, M.D., FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon. Before joining Parkview Regional Hospital, Dr. Badr practiced at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, Illinois– one of the state’s best critical access hospitals. He was there since 2018 and gained extensive experience with patients of all age groups in a rural community surgical practice. He has performed over 1,000 colonoscopies and hundreds of major surgeries including gall bladder, hernia, and appendix. . He also performs surgeries to address skin cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, and more. Has a special interest in laparoscopic and acute care surgery and is skilled at treating chronic, non-healing wounds.

