Please be advised that while our surgery center is committed to providing high-quality care, some services you receive during your procedure may be provided by independent practitioners (such as anesthesia, pathology or radiology providers) who may not participate in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida network. As a result, you may receive a separate bill from an out-of-network provider.

Our center and AMSURG comply with the No Surprises Act. For Anesthesia Services performed by an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility, your plan should provide in-network coverage. You are only responsible for paying your share of the cost (including co-payment, deductible and co-insurance which would be required if the provider was in-network).

We encourage you to contact your insurance plan directly to understand your out-of-network benefits and potential financial responsibility. If you have questions about which providers may be involved in your care, please speak with our staff.

Thank you for choosing our center for your care.

We proudly announce Shared Content is included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2025.

Our center was analyzed along with more than 5,000 ASCs in the U.S. As a recipient of this prestigious award, we were selected based on our quality of care, performance data and peer recommendations, relative to in-state competition.

The list recognizes our commitment to providing outstanding patient experience while achieving exceptional quality of care, ensuring patient safety and achieving positive surgical outcomes.

The fifth edition of the Newsweek award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

We are pleased to announce that following the temporary closure due to the state of emergency declared in anticipation of Tropical Storm Idalia, our center is now open and ready to serve you. Your safety and well-being remain our utmost priority, and we look forward to providing you with the care you need.

All appointments that were scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 30, will be promptly rescheduled.

 

You’re Invited to the 13th Annual Hugs Fundraiser honoring Ben Fritz & Gastroenterology Associates of Ocala

When: February 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Bank Street Patio Bar & Grill, 120 E Fort King Street, Ocala, FL

Click here to learn more.

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for men and women in the United States — but prevention or early detection is key to increased survival rate. You can take simple steps to prevent (and detect) colon cancer.

It could save your life.

Pay attention to what your body is telling you.

We all have aches and pains, and they’re there for a reason: Your body is giving you warning signs that something isn’t quite right. Whether it’s a change in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, or intermittent or persistent abdominal pain/bloating, these are signs that you may need to see a gastrointestinal doctor.

Your doctor can determine the cause of the symptoms that could signify colon cancer — and work to prevent and treat it.

Get screened.

Colon cancer can be prevented with screenings like a colonoscopy. The point of these screenings is to detect polyps or growths in the colon that could potentially turn into cancer. Through the colonoscopy screening, these potentially serious growths can be removed before they have a chance to become cancerous.

The American Cancer Society recommends that EVERYONE be screened for colon cancer with a colonoscopy by age 45 — or sooner, if your health care provider, risk factors or symptoms indicate a need.

Know your risk factors.

While cancer can develop without any prior indications, there are factors that can increase your risk of developing colon cancer. Being aware of those risk factors means you can detect colon cancer in its earliest stages, for the best survival rate — or prevent it altogether.

Know your:

• Family history. Know if your direct blood relatives (parents, siblings, children) or multiple second-degree relatives (grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins) have had colon cancer OR precancerous polyps, or other hereditary cancer syndromes.
• Personal history. If you had pre-cancerous polyps in the past, or other health conditions (Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease), your risk for colon cancer can also be increased.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle.

As with many health conditions, how you take care of your body plays a large part in how your body treats you. The same can be said for colon cancer prevention. The diet we consume can help keep our GI tract healthy and the exercise we partake in works on keeping our bodies healthy and reducing our cancer risk.

Such as:

• Less red meat and processed meats
• More fruits, vegetables and whole grains
• Regular physical activity (as permitted by your doctor)
• Not smoking

Prevent Colon Cancer Now

Call Gastrointestinal Specialists P.C. in Troy, Michigan to prevent and detect colon cancer. Request an appointment online so our team can help you save time and money with your colonoscopy screening today.