Could an Aspirin a Day Keep Colon Cancer Away?
Daily aspirin use may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, particularly for people who make unhealthy lifestyle choices.
Welcome to Digestive Diseases Center
Welcome to Digestive Diseases Center (DDC), your premier destination for comprehensive gastroenterological care in Panama City and greater Northwest Florida. Our unique setup brings together two distinct entities under one roof: Northwest Florida Gastroenterology and Northwest Florida Gastroenterology Center. This integrated approach ensures seamless care and convenience for our patients.
Digestive Diseases Center focuses on providing expert outpatient consultations, diagnostics, and follow-up care. Our team of board-certified gastroenterologists uses state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and manage a wide range of digestive disorders.
Northwest Florida Gastroenterology Center is an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) specializing in minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, such as colorectal cancer screenings and various gastrointestinal treatments. As the only freestanding ASC in Panama City dedicated to gastrointestinal endoscopy, it offers a convenient and comfortable environment for patients.
Every physician is affiliated with both Northwest Florida Gastroenterology and Northwest Florida Gastroenterology Center. This allows them to provide continuous and coordinated care across both outpatient and surgical settings, ensuring the highest quality of care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.
At DDC, patient satisfaction is our ultimate goal. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized attention and building trusting relationships with each patient. With four convenient locations in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Marianna, and Port St. Joe, we are committed to serving the community with excellence and compassion.
For Your Visit
Digestive Diseases Center are 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.
Patient Forms
At Digestive Diseases Center your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms you may complete before your 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
Digestive Diseases Center accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier; 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.
Recent Posts
Healthy Choices Can Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk
A new study finds you can lower cancer risk by 40 percent by changing your lifestyle, and colon cancer is one type that is most responsive to habit changes.
Be Aware of Colon Cancer Symptoms and Take Action
Colon cancer in adults younger than 50 continues to rise, but numbers may decline if young people don’t delay in seeing a doctor if they experience the symptoms of colon cancer.