Endoscopy at The Beardwood Hospital provides a team of specially trained practitioners to work with Consultant gastroenterologists, surgeons and urologists to carry out diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
Endoscopy at Beardwood Hospital provides a team of specially trained practitioners to work with Consultant gastroenterologists, surgeons and urologists to carry out diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
The endoscopy services offered at Beardwood hospital include:
An endoscopy 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.
You might be recommended an endoscopy if you’re experiencing:
Endoscopy has a wide range of uses and these are just some of the reasons you might need one.
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.
There are various types of endoscopy, and each will be different. In most cases you will be lying on your side for the procedure, and you will usually be given a sedative or a mild anaesthetic.
Depending on which type of endoscopy you are having, the endoscope will be inserted through your mouth, rectum (back passage), or a small hole in your skin. Your doctor will use the endoscope to examine the inside of your body, which can allow them to identify the causes of symptoms you are having, perform minor procedures such as polyp removal, or take a biopsy for further analysis.
If you need an endoscopy, your consultant will give you instructions to make sure you’re fully prepared before the procedure takes place. It’s always important to tell your consultant about any medications you’re taking. You may need to stop taking certain medications, such as blood-thinners. However, it’s important not to stop taking your prescription medication unless your consultant advises you to do so.
When you choose to go private with Circle Health Group, you can expect:
Going private for healthcare provides faster access to a vast range of treatment options, greater flexibility in choosing specialists, and more personalised care.
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 Beardwood 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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