Endoscopy guidance for Owings Mills residents - Gastro Center of Maryland

Gastro Center of Maryland brings specialized gastroenterology care to Owings Mills. Our Crossroads Drive office serves patients throughout Baltimore County with consultations, diagnostic evaluation, and follow-up for the full range of digestive conditions.

Our board-certified team cares for patients managing chronic digestive symptoms as well as those due for routine screening, with a focus on clear communication and thorough evaluation at every step. Endoscopy and colonoscopy are not performed at this office: your procedure is scheduled at one of our dedicated endoscopy centers.

Why choose Gastro Center of Maryland for endoscopy in Owings Mills

Our Owings Mills office is built around convenience for the local community, with plain-language guidance at every stage of your care and a team that takes the time to explain what an endoscopy involves before anything is scheduled.

What our Owings Mills patients have access to:

• Board-certified gastroenterologists with specialized training
• Evaluation of persistent heartburn, abdominal pain, and difficulty swallowing
• Colon cancer screening and follow-up surveillance
• Advanced endoscopic technology at our dedicated outpatient endoscopy centers
• Consultations and follow-up close to home in Owings Mills, Reisterstown, and the surrounding Baltimore County communities
• Most major insurance plans accepted

Digestive procedures and services available to Owings Mills patients

Your evaluation and follow-up happen at the Crossroads Drive office, and the procedures below are performed at one of our dedicated endoscopy centers:

• Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
• Colonoscopy and colorectal cancer screening
• Evaluation and management of GERD and inflammatory bowel disease
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Small Bowel Capsule Enteroscopy (Pill Cam)
• Other minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Preventive colonoscopy is generally recommended for average-risk adults beginning at age 45 and continuing through age 75, and earlier for those with a family history of colorectal cancer or ongoing symptoms. Procedures are performed under sedation at one of our endoscopy centers, so you'll need a ride home and should plan to stay off the road and away from work for the rest of the day.

Frequently asked questions

What should I expect during my first visit?

During your first visit, you'll meet with one of our board-certified gastroenterologists who will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms in detail, and perform a physical examination if needed. Based on this, we may recommend diagnostic tests or develop a personalized treatment plan to address your concerns and improve your digestive health.

How do I prepare for an endoscopy?

Before your endoscopy, you'll stop eating solid food for eight hours and stop drinking liquids for four hours so your stomach is empty for the exam. You may also need to pause blood thinners, since they raise the risk of bleeding if a biopsy or treatment is performed. Please tell our providers about every medication and supplement you take, and our team will give you specific instructions ahead of your appointment.

How quickly can I get an appointment?

We understand that digestive concerns can't wait. That's why we strive to schedule most new patient appointments as soon as the same week, and no later than one to two weeks, depending on availability. If your symptoms are urgent, please let us know when you call or book online, and we will do our best to accommodate you as quickly as possible.

Do you accept my insurance?

We accept most major insurance plans to make your care as accessible as possible. To confirm whether your specific insurance is accepted, please contact our office or provide your insurance details when scheduling your appointment. You can also visit the Insurance section on our website for a list of accepted plans. We're happy to assist you with any questions.

Schedule your endoscopy consultation in Owings Mills

Dealing with digestive problems and waiting for answers? Our Owings Mills team is ready to help. Call (410) 290-6677 to schedule.

We accept most major insurance plans and welcome patients from Owings Mills, Reisterstown, and throughout Baltimore County. Your consultation takes place at the Crossroads Drive office, and if a procedure is recommended we'll book it at one of our endoscopy centers and confirm the address with you. Because your endoscopy is performed under sedation, we'll go over the preparation with you ahead of time and ask that you arrange a ride home for procedure day. From your first call to your follow-up, our team is here to answer your questions and make specialized digestive care feel unhurried and personal.