Source: Jillian Berman, USA Today

As Alan Grunberg neared 50, he knew he was going to need a colonoscopy, so the Chicago-based Realtor began shopping around to try and find the best place to get the procedure done.

“I couldn’t get anybody to give me information on how much it was going to cost,” he says, adding that his insurance wouldn’t cover the procedure.

Grunberg eventually found PriceDoc.com and received multiple quotes. “The price was outstanding,” he says. “I jumped on it.” PriceDoc is one of several sites that give consumers the ability to shop for procedures ranging from a colonoscopy to teeth whitening. In some cases, the sites allow consumers to negotiate with providers.

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