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Dr. Craig Cender, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Dr. Craig Cender, MD
3.1 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Craig Cender, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, NC.
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Dr. Craig Cender, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Craig Cender, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, NC.

About

Dr. Cender graduated from University of Florida. Dr. Craig Cender, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, NC and has 30 years experience. Dr. Cender currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mission Hospital and Angel Medical Center. Dr. Cender has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Inflammatory Bowel Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cender received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Cender's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cender is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Intestinal Obstruction
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Bile Duct Obstruction
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Pancreatitis
Pancreas Surgeries
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Ulcer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Value PPO
    BlueOptions PPO
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Network L
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 The Endoscopy Center
    191 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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  2. 2 Office
    15 Turtle Creek Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
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  3. 3 Mission Hospital McDowell
    430 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC 28752
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  4. 4 Mission Hospital
    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cender
3.1
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Mar 13, 2022
I have had my last 3 colonoscopies with Dr. Cender. Because I am at high risk I have had 6 total over past 11 years. I have complete trust in him,,he is personable, Clear communicator & most importantly keeps me healthy. The procedure is relatively easy breezy and gives me peace of mind. Dr. Cender gets 5 stars from me.
Inez G — Mar 13, 2022
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Florida
    1995
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  • Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Cender, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cender's profile.

Dr. Cender frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Craig Cender, MD is affiliated with Mission Hospital and Angel Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Craig Cender, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC

  • Angel Medical Center

    120 Riverview St, Franklin, NC