Gastrointestinal Endoscopist
Dr. Omar Quiroz performs your procedure and goes over the findings with you.
Colonoscopy in Mérida — From $5,000 MXN
≈ US$265US$ amounts are approximate — billed in MXN.
A complete look at your colon and rectum under sedation. Polyps are found and removed in the same session, before they can turn into cancer.
Sedation includedPolyps removed same sessionBiopsies includedHospital Amerimed
Hospital Amerimed Mérida, Consultorio 517, Chichi Suárez, 97306 Mérida, Yuc.
Every day, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Colonoscopy price in Mérida
Private pay, no insurance paperwork needed. One price that already includes sedation, biopsy sampling and your same-day report.
Colonoscopy
$5,000 MXN ≈ US$265
Colonoscopy with biopsies (base + pathology reading)
$6,200 MXN ≈ US$330
Endoscopy + colonoscopy, same day (one sedation)
$9,500 MXN ≈ US$510
Consultation with Dr. Quiroz
In person, 30–45 min. Separate from the procedure price and not deducted from it. Questions and booking on WhatsApp are free.
$900 MXN ≈ US$50
Pathology reading (only if biopsies are taken)
One flat fee, no matter how many samples. Taking the samples is already included.
$1,200 MXN ≈ US$65
US$ amounts are approximate — billed in MXN.
“From” prices are for scheduled weekday procedures. Dr. Quiroz confirms your exact total on WhatsApp before you book.
Included in the price
- Sedation by a certified anesthesiologist
- Biopsy sampling — no limit on the number of samples
- Recovery room
- Pre-procedure assessment on the day
- Report with HD photos, same day
Your doctor: Dr. Omar Quiroz
Gastrointestinal Endoscopist and General Surgeon
- UNAM · General Surgery
- Specialty Cédula EGI230072
- CMCG Board: C18044318
- AMCE · COFEPRIS
- Olympus HD equipment
- 15+ years of experience
Where he trained and practiced
Medical degree (Médico Cirujano)
UNAM
High-specialty training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Hospital Central Norte de Pemex
Staff physician — General Surgery
CMN 20 de Noviembre (ISSSTE)
Staff physician — Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Hospital Regional Mérida (ISSSTE)
The specialist who performs your colonoscopy trained and practiced as an endoscopist at national referral centers. When you message us on WhatsApp, Dr. Quiroz answers you himself — not a call center.
Who is in the room with you
Certified anesthesiologist
Gives and monitors your sedation for the whole procedure.
Registered nurse
Present at every endoscopy and colonoscopy, from start to finish.
Every procedure is done with a certified anesthesiologist, who gives and monitors your sedation the whole time, and a nurse — both are always present alongside Dr. Quiroz.
What is a colonoscopy, and when do you need one?
A flexible HD camera examines the inside of your colon and rectum while you are sedated. If polyps are found, they are removed during the same procedure — no second intervention.
Common reasons to have one
- Screening from age 45 (earlier with a family history)
- Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
- A change in bowel habits lasting more than 4 weeks
- Iron-deficiency anemia without a clear cause
- Follow-up after previous polyps
How it works
1
Before
- Clear-liquid diet the day before
- Bowel-cleansing solution in two doses, as instructed in your prep PDF
- Come with an adult companion
2
During
- Sedation by a certified anesthesiologist — no pain
- 20–40 minutes
- Polyps removed in the same session
- Biopsies if needed
3
After
- 30–45 minutes in recovery
- Dr. Quiroz shows you the photos and explains the findings
- Report the same day
- Normal activities the next day
Total time: 20–40 min procedure + 30–45 min recovery
Time at the hospital: 3 to 4 hours in total
Does it hurt?
No. You are under sedation given by a certified anesthesiologist and won't feel the procedure. Mild bloating afterwards is common and passes within hours.
Is it safe?
Yes. Serious complications are rare (under 0.1%); bleeding is uncommon and mostly related to removing polyps. It is done at Hospital Amerimed, with the anesthesiologist monitoring your vital signs throughout.
An adult companion is required. After sedation you can't drive for the rest of the day, and someone has to take you home or back to your hotel. You leave with your report the same day, plus a link where you can view it, download it as a PDF, and share the photos and video of your study — for example with your doctor back home.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what patients ask us most.
How do I prepare for a colonoscopy?
A clear-liquid diet the day before and a bowel-cleansing solution taken in two doses. You'll receive step-by-step instructions as a PDF when you book. If you have diabetes or take blood thinners, Dr. Quiroz tells you how to adjust them — don't stop them on your own.
Can I have it the same day I arrive?
No — the bowel preparation starts the day before. If you're traveling from outside Mérida, message us first so we can plan the preparation around your trip.
How long will I be at the hospital?
The procedure takes 20–40 minutes; plan for 3 to 4 hours in total, including recovery from sedation and your report.
Can I add an upper endoscopy on the same day?
Yes — one sedation, one recovery. The combined price is from $9,500 MXN (≈ US$510, approximate — billed in MXN).
Didn't find your answer? Message us directly.
Ready to book?
Message Dr. Quiroz on WhatsApp — he'll confirm your date, the total price and your preparation.
Need an upper endoscopy as well? Both can be done in the same sedation. Endoscopy
Endoscopia del Mayab · Hospital Amerimed Mérida, Consultorio 517, Chichi Suárez, 97306 Mérida, Yuc.999 236 0153