What matters is what's inside. 503.399.7520 Home Patient Information Salem Gastro Salem Endoscopy Contact/Directions Patient Portal Alerts and Updates TeleHealth Procedures & Preparation Patient Portal Patient Information Screening at 50Hepatitis C TreatmentLab ServicesLab and Pathology Results Screening at 45 (updated guideline) Colorectal cancer is one of the most common, and most deadly, of cancers. For this reason, colon cancer screening is recommended for everyone over the age of 45. The good news is colon cancer is 90% preventable when detected early, so we’re glad you’re considering a screening. These exams save lives. Preventing this disease is our driving passion at Salem Gastro. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is a reliable source for information regarding Colonoscopy, what we do here and why. Click here for a great page about the benefits of colonoscopy in prevention of colon cancer. Dr Ponec’s Colon Cancer Screening presentation TEDEd Colonoscopy Video Getting Started Did your primary care physician recommended you for screening? Then you may be eligible for direct colonoscopy scheduling. This allows you to schedule your colonoscopy without the need for an office visit. Please contact us to schedule an appointment. COVID Measures As we begin rolling out more procedures, we are taking the following steps to ensure staff and patient safety: Daily screening of staff, patients and vendors Proper supply of protective equipment for both patients and staff Staff has been trained on proper cleaning techniques of supplies and equipment Proper social distancing for staff and patients will be maintained when protective equipment is not worn Visitors will be asked to remain in their cars and be available by phone to adhere to social distancing in the lobby Local COVID resources Click Here Corona Virus Update: With COVID-19 restrictions in place, we are screening all patients and asking them to re-schedule if they are experiencing any Covid symptom. Masks are required throughout the Salem Health campus. We carefully following all state guidelines. We can accommodate Tele-health (video and telephone) visits if you are unable to appear in person, but most visits will be in person. For more information visit: US Centers for Disease Control web site here > https://www.cdc.gov/ Oregon Health Authority web site here> https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pages/index.aspx Doctors Retiring Dr. Schultheiss and Dr. Gates have retired from Salem Gastro. Dr. Schultheiss retired effective December 31, 2020. Dr. Gates retired June 30, 2021. Call our office and we’ll work with you to get you setup with the provider that is the best fit for you. Under Construction Salem Health construction on a new tower affects parking and patient drop-off significantly. Patient drop-off for Salem Gastro and Salem Endoscopy will be under Building C off Winter St. This is valet parking. If you prefer to park your own car, you can drop patients off under building C and park in the parking garage on Capitol St. You will go through the lobby of building A to reach building C. You can also walk around the construction area if you prefer to remain outside. Construction work is also underway in the parking garage. The entrance and exit have been moved. Also be aware of changed traffic patterns inside the garage. Patient parking areas are clearly marked. Leave a reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Menu Home Patient Information Salem Gastro Salem Endoscopy Contact/Directions FAQs Sign In Patient Portal Bill Pay Follow us Facebook Contact 875 Oak St S.E. Ste C3010 Building C Salem, Oregon 97301 (503) 399-7520 internet@salemgastro.com Salem Gastro © 2021 | Privacy Policy