Specialties & Services

Upper Endoscopy

An upper endoscopy is a procedure that evaluates symptoms affecting the upper part of your digestive tract. It’s more accurate than some imaging tests, helping us find answers and start your treatment quickly.

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Why choose us for upper endoscopy?

A fast diagnosis can help relieve your anxiety and discomfort if you’re experiencing digestive problems. At Saint Luke's, our doctors use innovative technology to diagnose your condition precisely and get you the care you need. We offer:

Full range of diagnostic procedures: Our experts can use many tests, including upper endoscopy, to diagnose esophageal disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, and all other types of digestive diseases.
Sophisticated technology:  We perform advanced diagnostic tests often found only in academic medical centers. These tools help achieve accurate diagnoses and allow us to provide therapy as quickly as possible.
Same-day surgery capabilities: We can often perform surgical procedures the same day as your diagnostic test if needed.

What is upper endoscopy?

Upper endoscopy is a test that looks inside the upper gastrointestinal, or GI tract. The GI tract includes the esophagus, stomach, and the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine.

Upper Endoscopy Testing & Treatments

Our GI team diagnoses and treats diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and biliary system.

A gastroenterologist, a doctor specializing in digestive diseases, inserts an endoscope through your mouth and down your throat. An endoscope is a thin, flexible tube with a small light and camera. It shows images on a video monitor to help your gastroenterologist examine your digestive tract.

During the endoscopy, your provider may perform: