Procedures done here, by the physician you see in clinic.
Screening colonoscopy
The only screening test that both finds and removes precancerous polyps. Recommended from age 45 and covered as preventive care by most plans.
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
For heartburn that won't settle, trouble swallowing, ulcers, celiac disease and unexplained stomach pain. About ten minutes, with biopsy if needed.
FibroScan liver assessment
A painless ten-minute scan that measures liver fat and stiffness. No needles, no sedation, results the same visit.
Polyp removal & biopsy
Polyps are removed during the same colonoscopy. We call you with pathology results and explain what they mean.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
A shorter look at the lower colon for bleeding, pain or a change in bowel habits, often without sedation.
Hemorrhoid treatment
Office-based treatment for internal hemorrhoids, usually without surgery or downtime.
If it involves your digestive system or liver, start here.
Most patients are referred by their primary care physician, but you can also call us directly. Bring your medication list and any prior test results.
Hospital-grade care. A two-hour morning. Easy parking.
Your procedure is done in our own accredited surgery center, by the same physician you see in clinic, with nurses who do nothing but endoscopy. It is the same standard of safety as the hospital, with a fraction of the wait and usually a lower bill.
- Two dedicated procedure rooms with private pre-op and recovery bays
- On-site sterile processing and a nurse at your side through recovery
- Results explained before you leave, with a written report to take home
- Free parking at the door and a real person on the phone
Physicians who live here and know your primary care doctor by name.
Alvin Y. Au, MD, FACG
Board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. MD, University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. In practice in Hanford since 1990; founded Hanford Surgery Center in 2000.
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One building, two entrances.
Clinic visits use the Advanced Digestive Medical Center door on the left. Procedure patients check in at the Hanford Surgery Center door on the right. Parking is free, directly in front.
Request an appointment.
We call back within one business day. Screening colonoscopy patients aged 45 and over with no symptoms can often be scheduled directly, without an office visit first.