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Meet the Doctors
Our staff is well-trained and ready to assist you in any way possible.
Meet Our Doctors
Howard M. Abrams
M.D.
Mary Atia
M.D.
Steven Kanner
M.D.
Jodie Labowitz
M.D.
Mahesh Mokhashi
M.D.
James Singer
M.D.
Michael Yanish
M.D.
Glendale’s Best GI Doctors
Our Glendale gastroenterologists and staff at Thunderbird Endoscopy Center are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
The physicians at Thunderbird Endoscopy Center not only meet but exceed U.S. benchmarks for quality in colonoscopy. Our adenoma detection rate (ADR), the rate at which our GI doctors identify adenomatous colon polyps, far surpasses the national benchmark of 25 percent. See our scores.
Our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI procedure, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
Reviews
When it comes to reviews, our patients highly rate the care they receive from our GI doctors and staff, commending us on our professional and friendly personnel. One five-star reviewer said, “I have been to Thunderbird Endoscopy Center on many occasions and would rate it as excellent! The staff is so friendly and caring. They make you feel comfortable from the time you walk in the door. They tend to your every need and are very patient. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone having a colonoscopy or endoscopy.”
For Your Visit
Thunderbird Endoscopy 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.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Maricopa County area.
Patient Forms
At Thunderbird Endoscopy 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).
Insurance and Billing
Thunderbird Endoscopy Center accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; 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. We accept cash, check or credit card.