An exam that allows a specially trained physician to see a person’s digestive system. Patient will be given sedation prior to the procedure. An endoscope is used for the examination, The scope used has a camera that sends real-time video to a monitor that the surgeon or internist views while the procedure is being performed. Tissue samples may be taken by the physician

The exam is done to assess, diagnose or treat concerns such as:

• stomach pain
• ulcers
• bleeding in the digestive tract
• changes in bowel habits
• polyps or growths in the colon

Location: On the main level of HHCC – down the hall from Diagnostic Imaging