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Clinic Type

Gastroenterology

Address

488 E. Santa Clara St., Suite 203, Arcadia, CA 91006

Phone

(626) 659-5401

Email

research@insitedigestive.com

Opening Hours

Office Hours (not fully listed)

Services Offered

  • Colonoscopy
  • Upper endoscopy (EGD)
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  • Liver disease evaluation and Fibroscan
  • Hemorrhoid banding therapy
  • SIBO breath testing
  • Nutrition counseling & dietary support

Technology & Equipment

  • Colonoscopy
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • ERCP & Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • Fibroscan
  • SIBO breath testing

Team

  • Dr. James Kao — Board-certified GI provider
  • Dr. Samuel Mourani — Board-certified GI provider
  • Dr. Elias Tarakji — Board-certified GI provider

Insurance & Payment

  • Most major insurance plans
  • Anthem Blue Cross

Not specified on page; states in-network with most major plans and Anthem Blue Cross mentioned

Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Out-of-pocket

Languages Spoken

  • English

Current Offers

Accepting New Patients

FAQs

Are you accepting new patients for colon cancer screening?

Yes—arcadia clinic is accepting new patients for colon cancer screening; colonoscopy services start at age 45 or earlier if high risk.

Do you accept major insurance plans?

We are in-network with most major plans; coverage verified at scheduling.

Do I need a referral to see a GI doctor in Arcadia?

It depends on your insurance—some plans require a referral, others don’t. We will verify your plan when scheduling.

Do you accept my insurance?

We are in-network with most major plans, including Anthem Blue Cross. We’ll confirm your coverage in advance.

How should I prepare

Please bring your ID, insurance card, medication list, and any relevant reports. No fasting is needed unless you have a scheduled procedure.

Do you offer colon cancer screening in Arcadia?

Yes—our Arcadia location offers colonoscopies and follow-up care starting at age 45 or earlier if risk factors are present.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Healthgrades and U.S. News & World Report: 4.7 to 4.9 out of 5 stars (Hundreds of aggregate reviews across multiple platforms)
  • rater8 (Unio Specialty Care): 4.8 to 4.9 out of 5 stars (Hundreds of aggregate reviews per provider)
  • Healthgrades and Yelp: 4.2 out of 5 stars (15-26 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Professional and knowledgeable medical care
  • Thorough explanations of diagnoses and procedures such as colonoscopies
  • Clean, well-organized office environments
  • Friendly and helpful staff in many instances
  • Good communication and active listening skills by physicians

Common complaints

  • Occasional reports of unfriendly or cold staff behavior
  • Concerns regarding lack of time spent with patients during appointments
  • Some dissatisfaction with communication or follow-up procedures in larger practice settings

"Very nice and helpful staff! The two nurses that saw me before the doctor were very thorough. And I enjoyed the meeting with Dr. Tarakji, he listened to me very attentively."

Patient review on Healthgrades/rater8

"Dr. Mourani listened to my problems, asked questions and is knowledgeable. Great doctor!"

Patient review on rater8/Healthgrades

"Dr. Kao was very pleasant and explained to me completely the results of my colonoscopy in a way I can understand."

Patient review on rater8

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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