On average, visits with your gastroenterologist cost $381 without health insurance. Additional tests that may need to be performed and your location can cause the price of the visit to increase.

What does a gastroenterologist do on first visit?

The gastroenterologist will look at you to try to find the cause of your symptoms. You'll lie on the exam table and relax. Your doctor will press down on the skin around your belly. They'll listen for odd bowel sounds and feel for any masses or tenderness.

Why would you be referred to a gastroenterologist?

You should see a gastroenterologist if you have any symptoms of a digestive health disorder or if you need a colon cancer screening. Often, seeing a gastroenterologist leads to more accurate detection of polyps and cancer, fewer complications from procedures and less time spent in the hospital.