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At Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow, we offer private endoscopy services delivered by experienced consultant gastroenterologists and endoscopy specialists. Whether you have persistent indigestion, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain or unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms, an endoscopy can provide valuable information to help identify the underlying cause and guide your treatment.
Choosing private care means you can access prompt appointments, consultant-led assessment and modern endoscopy facilities without lengthy waiting times. Ross Hall Hospital has a dedicated endoscopy suite as part of Scotland's largest independent private hospital, offering comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services in a comfortable clinical environment.
An endoscopy is an imaging technique, used to look inside the body. ‘Endoscopy’ covers any procedure where an endoscope (a thin tube with a light and camera on the end) is used to look inside a hollow organ or a cavity in your body. For example, they are commonly used to look inside the bowel (colonoscopy) or the intestines (gastroscopy).
The endoscope itself is a thin, flexible tube with a camera and a light source on the end (as well as a surgical instrument, if you’re having an operation).
This procedure can be used to investigate unusual symptoms or treat a range of conditions. It can also be performed to carry out a biopsy, where a small tissue sample is taken for further analysis.
Our endoscopy service is used by consultants from a range of specialities. These include:
Your consultant may recommend an endoscopy if you're experiencing persistent digestive symptoms that require further investigation.
Common reasons for having an endoscopy include ongoing heartburn or acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, persistent indigestion, upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, unexplained weight loss, anaemia, or suspected stomach ulcers. It may also be recommended if you've experienced vomiting blood, have unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, or require monitoring of a previously diagnosed digestive condition.
In some cases, an endoscopy is arranged after blood tests or imaging have suggested that further investigation is required. Because the procedure allows your consultant to examine the digestive tract directly, it often provides answers that other investigations cannot.
Choosing a private endoscopy allows you to access specialist assessment quickly, helping reduce uncertainty and ensuring treatment can begin sooner where necessary.
Before your procedure, you'll receive detailed instructions explaining how to prepare. Depending on the type of endoscopy you're having, you may be asked not to eat or drink for several hours beforehand.
Before the procedure, your consultant or specialist nurse will explain the investigation, answer any questions and confirm your medical history. You will also be asked about medications, allergies and any previous procedures.
Depending on which part of your body needs to be looked at, an endoscope may be inserted through your mouth or back passage.
You may have a local anaesthetic to numb one part of your body or you might be offered a mild sedative or general anaesthetic to help you relax.
If biopsies are required, these can usually be taken during the same procedure without causing discomfort. Once the examination has finished, you'll spend a short period recovering before being discharged home. If you've had sedation, you'll need someone to accompany you home and should avoid driving for the remainder of the day.
Ross Hall Hospital provides a comprehensive private endoscopy service as part of its specialist gastroenterology department.
Procedures are performed in a modern dedicated endoscopy suite by experienced consultant gastroenterologists supported by specialist nurses and endoscopy practitioners.
Services include:
The hospital's dedicated endoscopy facilities form part of its wider diagnostic service, allowing patients to access imaging, laboratory investigations and specialist consultations in one location where appropriate. Ross Hall Hospital also offers advanced diagnostic imaging including CT, MRI, ultrasound and X-ray, helping consultants coordinate investigations efficiently when further assessment is required.
Following your endoscopy, your consultant will discuss the findings and recommend any further treatment or follow-up if necessary.
The cost of your endoscopy will depend on various factors, including which type of endoscopy you are having, whether any additional procedures are included such as a biopsy, and whether it’s part of a wider treatment plan.
You can choose to fund your treatment through self-pay (paying for yourself) or use private health insurance. We work with most major providers, and our friendly advisory team can help guide you through using your cover.
Our flexible payment options help you spread the cost of your payment across a time period that suits you. We offer fixed-term monthly payment plans over one to five years with no deposit required. If you decide to pay over 10 months, you will pay interest-free. If you are paying for a longer period, you will pay 9.9% APR.
When you choose to go private with Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow, you can expect:
Ross Hall Hospital has been providing private healthcare in Glasgow for more than 40 years and is recognised as Scotland's largest independent private hospital. Its dedicated endoscopy unit forms part of a comprehensive diagnostic service designed to provide rapid access to investigation, diagnosis and treatment in a professional and supportive environment.
To book a consultation to discuss endoscopy with a gastroenterologist near you, use our online booking system, or give us a call and one of our dedicated advisors will help you find an appointment time that suits you.
If you want to book directly into an endoscopy procedure, usually you will need a referral from a GP or other healthcare professional. Whether you are a private or NHS patient, your GP can refer you to our hospital to have your endoscopy. We will then send the results back to your GP.
If you are already a patient at Ross Hall Hospital and you need an endoscopy, your consultant will refer you to our endoscopy team to arrange the procedure.
If you don’t have a referral but believe you need an endoscopy, you may be able to self-refer. Give us a call and we can advise you, and if you do need a referral we can help you get one quickly.
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