
Patients Skip Colon Cancer Screenings Because of Obesity Stigma
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
By May 31, 2022, most health insurance plans will fully cover this procedure to evaluate a positive stool-based test for colon cancer. Check with your insurance about your coverage.
Learn MoreWaverley Surgery Center has cared for patients for 20 years.
We're Honored to Serve YouOur Palo Alto physicians and staff at Waverly Surgery Center are dedicated to making your brief stay with us a safe and positive experience. Waverley Surgery Center employs a dedicated team of healthcare professionals experienced in the latest state-of-the-art technology. We are confident that you will be pleased with the quality, cost and convenience of the services we provide.
Waverley Surgery Center delivers exceptional, personalized patient care to same-day surgery patients. We offer a wide variety of outpatient procedures based on the latest evidence-based practices. Our center provides the optimal environment for accessible and affordable treatment and recovery.
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Waverly Surgery 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.
At Waverly Surgery 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).
Learn MoreWaverly Surgery Center accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Because 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.
Learn MoreWaverly has been my place for years for colonoscopies and now an endoscopy. The staff are always kind and gentle, and I feel completely confident about my safety and well-being. I’ll continue to go there for any services I need that they offer.
The service from surgery center is great! Both the doctor and others are very nice and professional.
Efficient system. Friendly staff. Made an unpleasant procedure rather ok, which is saying a lot.
Great professional staff. My procedure went smoothly as scheduled.
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
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Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Wu, and the support team were all exceptional.