Franklin Office
Consultations & Endoscopy Center
197 Riverview Street
Franklin, NC 28734
Phone: (828) 349-3636
Get directions →Independent, physician-owned digestive care
Expert GI care, close to home
For more than 30 years, Western Carolina Digestive Consultants has cared for patients throughout the mountain communities of Western North Carolina. Our team provides personal, evidence-based digestive care in Franklin and Sylva.
What is gastroenterology?
Gastroenterology is the area of medicine that cares for your digestive system. Your digestive system helps your body break down food, absorb nutrients, and remove waste.
Our team evaluates and treats problems involving the:
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Colon and rectum
- Liver
- Gallbladder and bile ducts
- Pancreas
Care you can feel confident choosing
Local access, experienced clinicians, and nationally recognized standards of care.
30+ YearsServing Western North Carolina
Physician-OwnedIndependent, locally led care
AAAHC AccreditedRecognized standards for quality and safety
Two LocationsCare in Franklin and Sylva
Digestive care centered on the whole person
Digestive symptoms can affect nearly every part of daily life. We take time to understand what you are experiencing, explain your options clearly, and create a plan based on your individual needs.
Our gastroenterology team evaluates and treats conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, rectum, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.
Personal attentionClear explanations and care plans tailored to each patient.
Care near homeConsultations in Franklin and Sylva, with an on-site endoscopy center in Franklin.
Prevention and treatmentScreening, diagnosis, follow-up care, and therapeutic procedures.
Coordinated expertiseAdvanced or complex procedures may be performed at Harris Regional Hospital.
What to expect from your care
A simple overview of how most new patients begin care with our practice.
Referral
Your primary care provider sends a referral and relevant medical information to our office.
Consultation
We review your symptoms and health history, answer questions, and recommend the appropriate next step.
Personalized care plan
Your plan may include testing, treatment, a procedure, follow-up care, or preventive screening.
Care in Franklin and Sylva
Choose the office that is most convenient for your scheduled visit.
Sylva Office
Gastroenterology Consultations
26 Westcare Drive, Suite 302
Sylva, NC 28779
Phone: (828) 586-9200
Get directions →Quality and safety
Independent recognition helps patients understand the standards behind their care.
AAAHC Accreditation
Our Franklin Endoscopy Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Accreditation reflects an ongoing commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and nationally recognized ambulatory-care standards.
Learn about AAAHC accreditation →Recognized for GI care
Western Carolina Endoscopy Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for colonoscopy and endoscopy care, including procedure volume, complications, and hospital admissions.
View the U.S. News profile →Ready to take the next step?
New patients generally begin with a referral from their primary care provider. Established patients may contact the appropriate office for help with scheduling or follow-up care.
If you have not been seen within the past two years, please ask your primary care provider to send a new referral.