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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Upper GI Endoscopy Cost Average | $1,500 - $5,000 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Canyon Pinole Surgery Center | Pinole | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Novato Endoscopy Center | Novato | GI Diagnostic Center |
San Leandro Surgery Center | San Leandro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center | South San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Rose Hospital | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
Marin Specialty Surgery Center | Greenbrae | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ak Surgery Center | San Leandro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Webster Surgery Center | Oakland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Premier Surgery Center | Concord | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Francisco Endoscopy Center | San Francisco | GI Diagnostic Center |
Willow Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Digestive Diagnostic Center | Daly City | GI Diagnostic Center |
Chinese Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Sutter Street Endoscopy Center | San Francisco | GI Diagnostic Center |
California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus | Concord | Acute Care Hospital |
Blackhawk Surgery Center, A Medical Corp. | Danville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Highland Hospital | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Laurel Grove Hospital | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Seton Medical Center | Daly City | Acute Care Hospital |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp | Berkeley | Acute Care Hospital |
Endoscopy Center of Marin | Greenbrae | GI Diagnostic Center |
San Ramon Surgery Center | San Ramon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
East Bay Endoscopy Center | Emeryville | GI Diagnostic Center |
Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland | Oakland | Childrens Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Hospital | Fremont | Acute Care Hospital |
Tresanti Medical Corporation | San Ramon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Surgery Center | Corte Madera | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hacienda Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Washington Outpatient Surgery Center | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Leandro Hospital | San Leandro | Acute Care Hospital |
San Ramon Regional Medical Center | San Ramon | Acute Care Hospital |
Shadelands Advanced Endoscopy Institute | Walnut Creek | GI Diagnostic Center |
Greenbrae Surgery Center | Greenbrae | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Physicians Surgery Center | Daly City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Bay Regional Surgery Center | Novato | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Laguna Honda Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Novato Community Hospital | Novato | Acute Care Hospital |
Greater Bay Endoscopy Center | Hayward | GI Diagnostic Center |
Pacific Heights Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
East Bay Medical Surgical Center | Castro Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Sutter Delta Medical Center | Antioch | Acute Care Hospital |
Doctors Medical Center - San Pablo Campus | San Pablo | Acute Care Hospital |
John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Sequoia Surgical Pavilion | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Golden Gate Endoscopy Center | San Francisco | GI Diagnostic Center |
Saint Luke's Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
East Bay Endosurgery Center | Oakland | GI Diagnostic Center |
Abj Surgery Center | San Mateo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Valley Memorial Center | Livermore | Acute Care Hospital |
University of California San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Omni Surgicenter | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Digestive Care Medical Center | San Carlos | GI Diagnostic Center |
Redwood City Endoscopy Suite | Redwood City | GI Diagnostic Center |
Vista Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Atherton Endoscopy Center | Atherton | GI Diagnostic Center |
Brentwood Surgery Center | Brentwood | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Walnut Creek Endoscopy Center | Walnut Creek | GI Diagnostic Center |
San Mateo Surgery Center | San Mateo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center | San Rafael | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Surgery Center | Oakland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pleasanton Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Peninsula Procedure Center | Redwood City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgical Suite | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Alameda Hospital | Alameda | Acute Care Hospital |
Mid Peninsula Endoscopy Center | San Mateo | GI Diagnostic Center |
University of California, San Francisco | San Francisco | GI Diagnostic Center |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Menlo Park Surgical Hospital | Menlo Park | Acute Care Hospital |
San Francisco General Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Fremont Ambulatory Surgery Center | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgecenter of Palo Alto | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Marin General Hospital | Greenbrae | Acute Care Hospital |
Peninsula Medical Center | Burlingame | Acute Care Hospital |
Trivalley Outpatient Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Post Street Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mt. Diablo Surgery Center | Concord | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Aspen Surgery Center | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Presidio Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | Martinez | Acute Care Hospital |
Bayspine Surgery Center | Richmond | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Shadelands Surgery Center | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Mateo Medical Center | San Mateo | Acute Care Hospital |
Endoscopy Cost and Procedure Introduction
A key advantage of the procedure is that, when needed, tiny instruments can be passed through an opening in the endoscope to obtain tissue samples, remove polyps, coagulate (stop) bleeding sites, dilate or stretch a narrowed area, or perform other treatments. Although an upper endoscopy is considered the best test available to detect and treat abnormalities, alternative procedures include barium x-ray and ultrasound (sonogram). These exams, however, do not allow direct viewing of the GI tract, removal of polyps, or the completion of biopsies, so, if an abnormality is found during one of these procedures, an endoscopy may still be required to biopsy or remove the abnormality.
Endoscopy Patient Preparation
Prior to your Endoscopy, you will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for the endoscopy; be sure to read and follow those instructions. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant) or if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. You may be given additional instructions about a special diet for one to two days prior to the procedure. Arrangements should be made for transportation after the surgery is complete.
What to expect during and after an Endoscopy Procedure
An Endoscopy procedure should takes about 30 minutes. An intravenous line is inserted into the arm to administer a sedative. Also, your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure. Numbing medication will be sprayed into the back of your throat to prevent gagging. The spray may have a bitter taste to it. Holding your breath while your throat is sprayed may decrease the taste. A mouth guard will be placed in your mouth to protect your teeth. Once you are fully relaxed and your throat is numb, you will be asked to lie on your left side on the table with your head bent forward. You will be asked to swallow the endoscope and then the endoscope is gently inserted into the upper esophagus. You can breathe easily throughout the exam. During the procedure, air is pumped in through the instrument to expand the structure that is being studied and allow better viewing. Biopsies and other procedures will be performed as needed. Saliva will be suctioned from your mouth since you will not be able to swallow during the procedure.
After the procedure is completed, you will be taken to the recovery area and monitored until the medication has worn off. After recovery, the physician will explain the results to you, provide instructions on care and diet and then your driver will be allowed to take you home. Occasionally a patient is left with a mild sore throat or a feeling of distention from the insufflated air that was used during the procedure. Both problems are mild and fleeting. Notify your physician to report any of the following: fever and/or chills; redness, swelling, bleeding or other drainage from the IV.
What Conditions or Symptoms Might An Endoscopy Treat?
It’s hard to nail down an exact symptom or group of symptoms but there are some common ones that might lead to an Endoscopy being the necessary treatment (or simply used to help diagnose an issue). If one is having some challenges with swallowing, issues with the digestive tract, general stomach pains that can’t be diagnosed, or ongoing chronic diarrhea and constipation.
Awareness Items About Endoscopy
A lot of patients that might be preparing for an Endoscopy are concerned about the prep and procedure itself. You should also be aware of potential things that can occur afterwards:
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