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Center for Colonoscopy Excellence

The Center for Colonoscopy Excellence, a division of San Francisco Gastroenterology, is the Bay Area's premier option for colon cancer screening and prevention. Founded by board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Frank Farrell, the Center for Colonoscopy Excellence focuses exclusively on screening colonoscopy. Our procedures are performed at Golden Gate Endoscopy Center, offering patients the region’s top-rated colonoscopy doctors at a convenient San Francisco Bay Area location.

“Dr. Farrell performed my obligatory 50 year old colonoscopy and was great. Very knowledgeable, professional, and nice. The whole experience was as good as it could be.”

90% of colon cancer deaths are preventable.
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Meet Our Colonoscopy Specialists

Your screening colonoscopy will be performed by the doctors of San Francisco Gastroenterology at Golden Gate Endoscopy Center in San Francisco. Meet Our Team »

Colonoscopy Prep: Simple & Easy

CCE helps to make your colonoscopy prep simple and easy. Our prep solution is the gold standard, and we have an easy to follow checklist for your visit. Learn more about colonoscopy prep »

Colon Cancer Screening is Essential

For both men and women, scheduling a periodic colonoscopy will reduce your risk of developing colon cancer. Take this opportunity to protect your health and schedule a colonoscopy now »

The Intelligent Choice for Colonoscopy in the San Francisco Bay Area

The Center for Colonoscopy Excellence is the first in the San Francisco Bay area to focus exclusively on the screening colonoscopy. Our unique combination of excellence in terms of colon polyp detection rates, and an unsurpassed level of patient comfort and care, attracts patients from throughout Northern California. Our locations offer convenient access from many San Francisco Bay Area communities including Marin County, Oakland, Berkeley, Palo Alto and many others: Experience the CCE difference »

Golden Gate Endoscopy Center

The Center for Colonoscopy Excellence operates from two separate locations. On the day of your colonoscopy, we ask that patients go directly to the state-of-the-art Golden Gate Endoscopy Center. Click here for more information about each of our locations »

San Francisco Gastroenterology™

A pre-colonoscopy doctor’s visit may be necessary if you have gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain or changes in bowel habits. For physician appointments and administrative questions regarding your colonoscopy, please contact San Francisco Gastroenterology »