Colorectal cancer screening
Colonoscopy or a stool-based test from age 45, polyp removal during the same exam, and follow-up timed to your own history.
Screening options
Gastroenterologist in Tampa
Unhurried digestive care. Answers in plain language.
Complete gastroenterology for adults, from a first screening colonoscopy to the symptoms that keep coming back. Dr. Inés Arroyo gives every first visit 40 minutes, explains what she finds in everyday words, and looks after your digestive and liver health in English or Spanish.
- Most major plans accepted
- In person or by video
- English and Spanish
Unhurried visits40 minutes for every first visit
Fellowship-trainedGastroenterology and hepatology
Se habla españolCare in English and Spanish
How we can help
Gastroenterology care, start to finish
From a first screening colonoscopy to a symptom that has puzzled you for years, the aim is the same: a clear explanation and a plan you feel good about.
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
A careful look at the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine for reflux, swallowing trouble, ulcers or upper belly pain.
About upper endoscopyDigestive health consultations
Time to talk through belly pain, bowel changes, bloating or bleeding, then a written plan for what comes next.
All servicesAcid reflux and GERD
Care for heartburn and regurgitation that starts with simple changes, and a straight answer on when a scope is worth it.
Reflux and GERDLiver health
Evaluation and follow-up for fatty liver disease, abnormal liver tests and hepatitis, including simple checks for liver scarring.
Liver careHemorrhoid care
Relief for itching, swelling and bleeding, including in-office banding, after a careful look at what is causing it.
Hemorrhoid treatment
Meet your physician
Get to know Dr. Inés Arroyo
Inés Arroyo, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who sees adults in Tampa for digestive and liver conditions. She grew up translating at doctor visits for her grandparents, and she still remembers how much gets lost when a diagnosis arrives in the wrong language.
She opened a small, bilingual practice so there is time to explain things properly: what a test result means, why a procedure is or is not needed, and what you can do at home. Every first visit ends with a written plan, in English or Spanish.
- Board certificationGastroenterology
- FellowshipGastroenterology and hepatology
- ProceduresColonoscopy and EGD
- LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
Questions after your visit? Send a portal message; the team answers within one business day.
Procedures
Colonoscopy and upper endoscopy in South Tampa
Dr. Arroyo performs colonoscopy and upper endoscopy (EGD) at Bayline Endoscopy Center, an outpatient center about a mile north of the office.
Lower digestive tract
Colonoscopy
A thin, flexible camera looks at the lining of the colon: for colorectal cancer screening, a check after polyps, or to find the cause of bleeding or a change in bowel habits. Most polyps come out during the same exam.
What to expectUpper digestive tract
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
A look at the esophagus, the stomach and the start of the small intestine, often for reflux, trouble swallowing, upper belly pain or bleeding. Small tissue samples (biopsies) can be taken if needed.
What to expectProcedures
Bayline Endoscopy Center
4410 Mangrove Lane, Suite 100Tampa, FL 33609
Colonoscopy and upper endoscopy are done here, about a mile north of the office. Plan on a ride home.
Get directionsAreas of focus
Conditions we treat
Common digestive and liver problems, explained in plain language. Choose a topic to read more.
Insurance and payment
How payment works
We are in network with Medicare and most major plans in the Tampa Bay area. Self-pay prices are posted, and procedure estimates come before anything is scheduled.
Insurance In network
- Medicare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Florida Blue
- Humana
- UnitedHealthcare
With a Medicare Advantage or HMO plan, call us before booking so we can check whether you need a referral.
Self-pay and other plans
No insurance, or a plan we do not take? A new-patient consultation is $240 and a follow-up is $140. You get a superbill (a detailed receipt) to send to your plan.
Estimates before procedures
Before a colonoscopy or endoscopy, our team checks your benefits and walks you through what the physician, the center and anesthesia usually bill.
Visits
In person in South Tampa, or by video anywhere in Florida
The office is in South Tampa, close to Westshore and Hyde Park, and patients come from across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
In person
2814 Seagrape Avenue, Suite 210, with free parking in the building garage. Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Video visit
A secure video visit for patients who are in Florida at the time of the visit. Friday mornings are for video visits only.
Areas we serve
South Tampa, Westshore and Hyde Park and patients across Hillsborough County.
New patients
Your first visit, step by step
Seeing a new doctor about your digestion can feel like a lot. Here is what happens from the moment you book, so nothing comes as a surprise.
What happens next
Pick a time
Choose a time online or call the office. Tell us briefly what the visit is for and how you plan to pay.
We check your coverage
We confirm your insurance benefits, or share self-pay prices, before the visit, so there are no surprises at the front desk.
Forms from home
Your patient portal link arrives by text and email. Fill in your health history, in English or Spanish, whenever it suits you.
A real conversation
Dr. Arroyo listens first, examines you, and explains what she thinks is going on. You leave with a written plan.
What to bring
- A list of your medicines and supplements, with doses
- Reports from any past colonoscopy or endoscopy
- Recent blood work and imaging results
- Your insurance card and a photo ID
- Your questions, written down
Appointments
Request an appointment
Pick a time that works for you. Our team confirms within one business day and sends your portal link and forms.
Choose a time
This template shows sample times, and nothing is booked. On a live site the times come from the practice’s own schedule.
Articles
Digestive health, explained
Plain-language guides to the questions patients ask most.
Colonoscopy or stool test? Choosing a screening testHow the options compare, what happens after a positive stool test, and when family history means starting earlier.Read the article
Heartburn after every meal? Small changes that helpEveryday triggers, why raising the head of your bed works, and the signs that mean it is time for a visit.Read the article
Bloating: when it is normal and when to get checkedCommon causes, a short food diary that makes your visit more useful, and the warning signs to watch for.Read the article
Questions
Before your visit
Something else on your mind? Call the office at (813) 555-0142, or see all questions and answers.
Which insurance plans do you take?
We are in network with Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Humana and UnitedHealthcare. With another plan, or none, visits are self-pay, and we give you a superbill to send to your insurer.
Do I need a referral?
Not with Original Medicare or most PPO plans. HMO plans and some Medicare Advantage plans need one from your primary care doctor, so call us first and we will check.
How do video visits work?
You join a secure video visit from your phone or computer through the patient portal. You need to be in Florida at the time of the visit. Some problems need an exam in person, and Dr. Arroyo will tell you if yours does.
Where are colonoscopies and endoscopies done?
At Bayline Endoscopy Center, 4410 Mangrove Lane, Suite 100, about a mile north of the office. You will need someone to drive you home afterward.
When should I start colorectal cancer screening?
Most adults at average risk start at 45. You may need to start earlier, or be checked more often, if a close relative had colorectal cancer or advanced polyps, if you have inflammatory bowel disease, or if you have symptoms such as bleeding.
Does Dr. Arroyo speak Spanish?
Sí. Dr. Arroyo sees patients in English and Spanish, and so does the front desk. Intake forms and visit summaries come in either language. To read this site in Spanish, choose “Español” at the top of the page.
Visit us
Office and procedure locations
Call (813) 555-0142, Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday until noon. Referring offices can fax (813) 555-0143.
Office
Seagrape Avenue office
2814 Seagrape Avenue, Suite 210Tampa, FL 33609
South Tampa, near Westshore and Hyde Park
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Phone
- (813) 555-0142
- Fax
- (813) 555-0143
- hello@example.com
- Languages
- English and Spanish
Procedures
Bayline Endoscopy Center
4410 Mangrove Lane, Suite 100Tampa, FL 33609
Colonoscopy and upper endoscopy are done here, about a mile north of the office. Plan on a ride home.
Get directionsFeeling better starts with a conversation.
Book online or call the office. Care in English and Spanish, in person in South Tampa or by video anywhere in Florida.