Colon Cancer Mortality Doubles if You Skip Your Colonoscopy
Why is colonoscopy known as the gold standard for colon cancer prevention? It is because colonoscopy can detect and prevent colon cancer in a single test.
Arcadia’s Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Valley Digestive Health Center 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 colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
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
Valley Digestive Health Center 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 Los Angeles County.
Patient Forms
At Valley Digestive Health 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 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
Valley Digestive Health Center 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.
Meet Our Gastroenterologists
Elias A. Tarakji
M.D., F.A.C.G.
Samuel Mourani
M.D.
James Kao
M.D.
Ken D. Nguyen
M.D.
Tim (Tien-Chun) Chen
M.D.
Dana Pan
M.D.
59 Reviews
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Sep 7, 2021
.the colonoscopy was done really well. The Doctor was very good. He put me at ease.
Sep 7, 2021
Everyone was courteous and professional from the receptionist to the nurses and the doctor. The entire procedure went as smoothly as possible. It is a very well run medical center.
Aug 31, 2021
Very nice facility. They were real courteous, great with the admitting process during this the pandemic, limiting the people in the reception area, and wiping down the areas. The nurses were all nice and good at explaining the process while doing their job of taking vitals and getting more information for their records. The anesthesiologist verified my records that were updated that day. She was very thorough. The doctor on the other hand was polite for the few mins that I saw him….I was out cold right away. When I came to in the recovery area it seemed like a few mins had gone by. My overall experience with all the friendly staff made me feel comfortable and relaxed.
Aug 24, 2021
Very personable. Valley Digestive Center helped me realize that fears in this area are easy to get through and necessary for the well being and upkeep of our human body. Thank you.
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Great facility! All the Nurses were reassuring and took good care of me before and after surgery