Endoscopy service (JAG accredited)

The Endoscopy Unit, also known as The Theodossi GI Investigation Unit, at The Shirley Oaks Hospital in Croydon is home to dedicated endoscopy facilities that include a procedure room, a 3 bay recovery area, decontamination facilities, a consulting room and a patient reception and waiting area.

The Theodossi GI Investigation Unit is a flagship unit for Circle Health Group as one of the first hospitals to obtain JAG accreditation and includes significant investment in new endoscopy and decontamination equipment. The design, layout, quality of care & safety standards of the unit has been reviewed and approved by the industry standard Joint Advisory Group (JAG) as compliant with all current recommendations for endoscopy units.

The unit is available for self-pay and private patients, as well as NHS London Diagnostic, SPOT contract and Choose & Book patients.

Procedures available at the suite include:

• Gastroscopy
• Oesophageal dilatation
• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
• Polypectomy
• Colonoscopy
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Haemorrhoid banding/injecting
• Capsule Endoscopy
• Manometry & PH Bravo capsule studies
• Urease & Hydrogen Breath tests