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Melbourne’s Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Surgery Center of Melbourne 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).
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies and upper endoscopies.
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
Surgery Center of Melbourne is committed to ensuring 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 Brevard County.
Patient Forms
At Surgery Center of Melbourne, 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
Surgery Center of Melbourne accepts most major insurance. 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.
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Nov 16, 2021
Very professional, my colonoscopy was painless.
Nov 16, 2021
They were polite, on time and efficient. My Doctor was pleasant, on time, and answers my questions to help relieve any stress I'm feeling. Thank you Surgery Center Of Melbourne.
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I am an infrequent client of Dr Turse, who uses Same Day Surgery Center. His manner always puts me at ease and I have utmost confidence in his skills. The staff at the Surgery Center was caring, thoughtful and totally professional throughout my visit. All things considered, I can’t imagine going anywhere else!