Get fast access to private endoscopy in Birmingham, with quick results delivered by experts
At The Priory Hospital, we provide private endoscopy in Birmingham with prompt appointments, consultant-led care, and access to advanced diagnostic facilities. Our experienced gastroenterologists investigate a wide range of digestive conditions using modern endoscopic technology, helping patients receive an accurate diagnosis and begin treatment without unnecessary delays.
The Priory Hospital provides rapid access to gastroenterology consultations, endoscopy, colonoscopy and advanced diagnostic imaging to support timely diagnosis and treatment.
Our priority is to provide high-quality care in a calm and supportive environment, ensuring you feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout every stage of your treatment.
Your consultant will review the findings from your endoscopy alongside your symptoms, medical history, examination, and any previous investigations.
If biopsies are taken during the procedure, these will be sent for laboratory analysis before your consultant discusses the results with you. Should further investigations or treatment be required, your care will be coordinated efficiently to help minimise delays and provide continuity throughout your treatment journey.
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:
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.
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.
When you arrive at The Priory Hospital, a member of the clinical team will explain the procedure and answer any remaining questions.
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.
The Priory Hospital offers comprehensive gastroenterology services designed to investigate a wide range of digestive conditions quickly and accurately.
Alongside upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy) and colonoscopy, patients can also access blood tests, stool tests, CT scans, MRI scans, ultrasound imaging, and other specialist investigations where appropriate. Having these services available within one hospital allows consultants to arrange further investigations promptly and develop a coordinated treatment plan without unnecessary delays.
Our gastroenterologists work closely with consultant radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, and other specialists to ensure every diagnosis is based on a complete understanding of your symptoms and overall health. This multidisciplinary approach supports accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment for a wide range of digestive conditions.
Following your procedure, you'll spend a short period recovering while any sedation wears off.
You may experience mild soreness or bloating for a short time afterwards, but these symptoms usually settle quickly. Before you're discharged, your consultant may discuss any initial findings and explain when the results of any biopsies will be available.
If your endoscopy identifies a condition requiring treatment, your consultant will explain your options clearly and recommend the most appropriate next steps. In many cases, the procedure provides reassurance that no serious abnormalities have been found, while in others it allows treatment to begin much sooner than would otherwise be possible.
You'll also receive advice about eating, drinking, returning to normal activities, and any follow-up appointments that may be needed.
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 The Priory 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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