Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater
Open Access Colonoscopy
Physician Referral

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medical care for the diagnosis treatment, and prevention of digestive diseases. State-of-the-art medical expertise and an integrated team approach to health care delivery.
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Appointments

Appointments
How can I get an appointment?
Our office hours are by appointment only.

If you would like to schedule an appointment at our Virginia Beach or Chesapeake, Virginia Location, please call (757) 547-0798.

If you would like to schedule an appointment at our Norfolk, Virginia location, please call (757) 889-6800. If it is necessary to cancel an appointment, please notify the office as early as possible. The receptionist may handle some appointment calls or refer them to a nurse.

What happens if I can not keep my appointment?
If it is necessary to cancel an appointment, please notify the office as early as possible. Whenever possible, cancel at least 24 hours in advance so that we can make the appointment available to another patient. For endoscopic procedures please cancel at least 1 week in advance. We will gladly reschedule your appointment at a time more convenient to you.

Please note: For cancellations with in 24 hours of an appointment OR for "No show", we will charge a $25 fee. For more than one cancellation we may ask you for a deposit before rescheduling.

What can I expect at an office visit?
An office visit is a face-to-face consultation with one of our providers. There will be no procedure performed at the time of a regularly scheduled office visit.

What should I bring to an office visit?
You should bring with you to your office visit all your medications, your driver's license, your insurance card(s), and any recent labs or x-rays. If required by your insurance, you may need to bring a referral from your primary care physician.

What can I expect at a procedure visit?
Your procedure will be performed in a fully equipped and an accredited Endoscopy center, where thousands of procedures are performed every year using the most advanced endoscopic equipment with an experienced and friendly staff. For specific information about your procedure, please see our procedure section.


What should I bring for a procedure visit?
1. Co-pay - most credit cards are accepted

2. Driver - if you are going to be sedated