Endoscopy
Also Known As Upper Endoscopy, EGD
Higher-level endoscopic care is available here so you don’t have to travel for answers.
Trouble swallowing, reflux, digestive issues: with an endoscopic procedure, your care team can better pinpoint causes behind disruptive GI symptoms and plan for what to do next. An endoscopy allows your doctor to see the upper digestive tract directly, including the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine using a small, flexible camera. This level of visibility helps identify the source of symptoms and evaluate conditions that imaging alone may miss.
Your endoscopy is performed with sedation, so you’ll be comfortable throughout. Most patients don’t feel or remember the exam. From check-in to discharge, a physician, anesthesia specialist, nurse, and technician work together to keep things moving smoothly and privately. Most visits are completed within a couple of hours. Before you leave, your provider will review the initial findings with you and explain next steps.
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Here's what a typical endoscopy visit looks like from start to finish.
Scheduling an Appointment
Once your provider submits a referral, our team typically reaches out within five business days. Most patients have their procedure scheduled within two weeks.
Preparing for Your Endoscopy
You'll be asked to fast from eating or drinking for several hours before your appointment to ensure your stomach is empty. Your care team will provide specific instructions when you schedule, including any guidance on medications you take regularly.
There's no bowel preparation required for a standard upper endoscopy.
Because of sedation used in the procedure, you'll need to arrange for a driver to take you home.
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What Endoscopy Can Help Evaluate
Symptoms and Conditions We Evaluate
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic heartburn
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Unexplained nausea or vomiting
- Abdominal pain or persistent indigestion
- Abnormal imaging results requiring direct evaluation
- Ulcers or inflammation in the stomach or esophagus
- Barrett's esophagus
- Celiac disease
Procedures We Use
- Upper Endoscopy (EGD) — direct examination of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) — combines endoscopy and ultrasound imaging for detailed evaluation of digestive organs
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) — specialized scope procedure for evaluating the bile ducts and pancreas
- Enteroscopy — camera examination of the small intestine
- Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam) — a swallowable capsule camera that images the small intestine
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the procedure?
From when you check-in, it’s about an hour and a half.
Will they remove polyps during my procedure?
Yes, if possible.
Will I feel anything during the procedure?
You'll receive sedation before the procedure begins. Most patients feel no discomfort and don't remember the procedure.
When will I get my results?
Final pathology results are typically available within three to five days. As soon as results are processed and your provider has reviewed and interpreted them, they're available to you through MyChart — where two-way communication means you can ask questions directly without waiting for a callback.
If you don't have MyChart or haven't seen your results, a nurse will call to walk you through the findings and your provider's recommendations.
Can I eat after the procedure?
Your care team will give you specific instructions before you leave. Most patients can resume a normal diet shortly after, though you may be advised to start with light foods.
Can I drive myself home?
No. Sedation affects your reflexes longer than it may feel like it does. You'll need someone to drive you and should not drive for the rest of that day.
Does my driver have to wait for me in the lobby?
No, your driver is free to leave as long as you have their cell phone number to give to the nurse.
Does my insurance cover this procedure?
We send your information to our prior authorization team to get approval for the procedure, however, for more detailed information pertaining to coverage, copays & potential costs, you should contact your insurance as well as our price estimator line @ (208) 625-4484 or visit price estimates.
Is there a cost difference between scheduling at the clinic vs the hospital?
No.
How long is the procedure?
From when you check-in, it’s about an hour and a half.
Will I feel anything during the procedure?
You'll receive sedation before the procedure begins. Most patients feel no discomfort and don't remember the procedure.
Can I eat after the procedure?
Your care team will give you specific instructions before you leave. Most patients can resume a normal diet shortly after, though you may be advised to start with light foods.
Does my driver have to wait for me in the lobby?
No, your driver is free to leave as long as you have their cell phone number to give to the nurse.
Is there a cost difference between scheduling at the clinic vs the hospital?
No.
Will they remove polyps during my procedure?
Yes, if possible.
When will I get my results?
Final pathology results are typically available within three to five days. As soon as results are processed and your provider has reviewed and interpreted them, they're available to you through MyChart — where two-way communication means you can ask questions directly without waiting for a callback.
If you don't have MyChart or haven't seen your results, a nurse will call to walk you through the findings and your provider's recommendations.
Can I drive myself home?
No. Sedation affects your reflexes longer than it may feel like it does. You'll need someone to drive you and should not drive for the rest of that day.
Does my insurance cover this procedure?
We send your information to our prior authorization team to get approval for the procedure, however, for more detailed information pertaining to coverage, copays & potential costs, you should contact your insurance as well as our price estimator line @ (208) 625-4484 or visit price estimates.
