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Why Choose Us?
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Associates are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
The physicians at Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Associates not only meet but exceed U.S. benchmarks for quality in colonoscopy. Our adenoma detection rate (ADR), the rate at which our GI doctors identify adenomatous colon polyps, surpasses the national benchmark of 25 percent. See Our Scores.
Additionally, our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI procedure, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
For Your Visit
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Associates is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Washington Metro area.
Patient Forms
At Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Associates, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Associates accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Meet the Doctors
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Lawrence A. Bassin
M.D.
Faisal M. Bhinder
M.D.
Mark T. Birns
M.D., A.G.A.F., F.A.C.G., F.A.C.P.
Mark S. Gloger
M.D., A.G.A.F.
David Jager
M.D.
Neil Julie
M.D.
Julia Korenman
M.D.
Stephen J. Park
M.D.
Ann Marie Stephenson
D.O., M.B.A.
William Stern
M.D., F.A.C.G.
Anna Strongin
M.D.
Victor Witten
M.D., Ph.D., A.G.A.F., F.A.C.G., F.A.C.P.
2 Reviews
Dec 10, 2019
Oct 29, 2015
I recently had a colonoscopy and endoscopy at GIEA. It was a fantastic experience. I was nervous about the IV being placed and my nurse Trina was able to insert it immediately. In addition, my doctor, Dr. Stephenson, performed my procedures and I did not feel a thing. When I woke up, I did not have any pain and was able to eat a meal afterwards. I highly recommend them to anyone who has to have either of these procedures.
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Absolutely Best surgical center experience possible. Kind professional staff - from the front desk staff to the Drs Nurses and facility - all amazing. I received completely amazing care. Five stars isn’t even enough for this place. Dr Rubin, Dr Le, Yvonne, Keisha, Meg - everyone there - you are an awesome team!