Direct Access Colonoscopy Program

Direct Access Colonoscopy Program

General surgeon Dr. German Almonte offers a Direct Access Colonoscopy program at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic to help you get the screening you need. If you qualify, you can skip the initial consultation and schedule your colonoscopy directly—saving time and helping you take control of your health sooner. Colonoscopies are important for detecting and preventing colorectal cancer, and this streamlined process ensures more patients can access care without unnecessary delays. View the qualifications below, and if you qualify, fill out the form. A clinic associate will call you to schedule your colonoscopy with Dr. Almonte.

Fill out the form to request a colonoscopy appointment with Dr. Almonte at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. Our clinic staff will call you to schedule your appointment. If this is a medical emergency please dial 9-1-1.

Do I Qualify for Direct Access Colonoscopy?

To determine if you qualify for a Direct Access Colonoscopy, please review the following criteria:

  • You are between 45 and 75 years old.

  • You do not have a personal history of colorectal cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease

  • You do not have first-degree relatives (parent, sibling, or child) with colorectal cancer or polyps.

  • If you've had a colonoscopy before and no polyps were found, you may qualify. However, if polyps were removed during a past colonoscopy, a consultation is recommended.

  • Your last colonoscopy was over 10 years ago.

  • You do not have health conditions such as heart, lung, liver, or kidney conditions, or high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

  • You have not been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, do not have bleeding problems, and are not taking iron supplements.

  • You have not had recent heart or lung surgery and do not have an artificial heart valve, stents, a pacemaker, or an implanted defibrillator.

  • You are not taking blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs such as Coumadin, Plavix, Aggrenox, Lovenox, etc.).

  • You do not have sleep apnea or do not use a CPAP machine while sleeping.

  • You have not experienced unexplained weight loss or weight gain.

If you meet all the above criteria, you may be eligible for a Direct Access Colonoscopy. Please fill out the form to schedule your procedure. If you do not meet these criteria, a consultation with a physician is recommended to determine the most appropriate screening approach for you. Call our clinic to schedule an appointment.