Gastroenterology Program

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268 Grosvenor St, B0-323
London
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519-646-6100 ext 64355
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Application

Medical referral required * referral must be sent to a specific doctor within the gastroenterology program

Eligibility / Target Population

People requiring digestive system treatment

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation available upon request * advance notice appreciated

Area Served

Southwestern Ontario

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Endoscopy clinic * diagnosis and treatment of the digestive system by gastroenterologists and surgeons * polypectomy services (removal of polyps)

Care for esophageal disorders, swallowing problems, motility problems, peptic ulcer disease, biliary disorders and inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease)

Diagnostic procedures include:
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD or gastroscopy) to diagnose and treat inflammation of the esophagus
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to diagnose and treat diseases of the esophagus, lung, stomach, pancreas, bile ducts, liver, gallbladder and rectum
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to examine pancreas, bile ducts, liver, gallbladder
  • Colonoscopy to diagnose and treat the large bowel
  • Manometry (test that measures the pressure and strength of sphincter muscles * esophageal or anorectal)
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