Our state-of-the-art endoscopy unit: a leading service in NZ
Our Endoscopy facilities are designed with you in mind. At Ormiston Hospital & Healthcare, excellent patient care lies at the forefront of our organisation. Keep reading to learn more about the endoscopy services we can offer.
We offer a range of Endoscopy services
Colonoscopy
An examination of the insides of the bowel using a flexible tube with a camera at the end. Colonoscopy safely explores abdominal pain, diarrhoea and rectal bleeding and screens for colon cancer.
Gastroscopy
An examination of the throat, food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and duodenum using a flexible tube with a camera at the end. Gastroscopy helps diagnose inflammation, ulcers, tumours and bleeding.
How can you access our Endoscopy services?
GP referral to a specialist
Visit your general practitioner (GP) to receive a referral to a specialist (gastroenterologist or surgeon). Following your appointment with the specialist, you may be referred to Ormiston Hospital for your procedure.
GP referral to Ormiston Hospital & Healthcare
If you visit your GP, you may receive a direct referral to Ormiston Hospital & Healthcare. We will then allocate you to a specialist.
Procedure recall
If you require subsequent treatment following a procedure performed at Ormiston Hospital & Healthcare, we will recall you directly when your next procedure is due.
Why choose Ormiston Hospital & Healthcare for endoscopy?
- A dedicated Endoscopy facility with two procedure rooms (and a 3rd in planning stage), state-of-the-art reprocessing facilities and a custom-built recovery suite
- Convenient location in Flat Bush, ideal for patients based in South and East Auckland
- Onsite hospital, cafe, pharmacy, x-ray and MRI services, meaning we can act as your central healthcare hub
- An experienced endoscopy team who manages your entire journey with us – this means you have dedicated care from a team who are endoscopy experts
Important information
Preparing for your procedure
Preparing your stomach or bowel for an endoscopy procedure means emptying or ‘cleansing’ them. This practice provides the endoscopist a better view of the inside of your digestive tract.
Our medical team will advise you on what you should eat and drink and what medications or bowel prep solutions you should take to prepare for your procedure.
Post-procedure care
After your procedure, you will be placed in a recovery room, where you can recover from the sedation effects for 1-2 hours. Once you have recovered, you can return home accompanied by a family member or caregiver who is your nominated driver. Full recovery typically takes 12–24 hours. During this time, you must not drive, operate machinery, or make important legal decisions.
Ways to pay for your treatment
We want you to be able to focus on getting well as quickly as possible, so we offer a variety of payment methods and will always be upfront about costs. Here, you can learn more about how to pay for our services.
Self-pay
If you would like to pay for your own treatment, or ‘self-pay’, you will be given full clarity of the costs and self-pay options upfront. People choose to self-pay to avoid long waiting lists and to access treatments that may not be available in the public health system. We offer the highest level of care at competitive rates.
Medical insurance
If medical insurance is an option for you, our admissions team will work closely with you to ensure you have all the information you need to communicate with your insurer. This helps to make sure your treatment with us goes as smoothly as possible.