Endoscopy
The majority of patients using the service are seen on a day case basis. The unit also provides a service for adult patients admitted to the wards of West Suffolk Hospital on a planned and unplanned basis.
Services provided
- Gastroscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Colonoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- PEG
- ERCP (performed in the x-ray department twice weekly)
- Bronchoscopy
- Cystoscopy
- Urological investigations
- Urology nurse practitioner sessions
Contact the team
Endoscopy reception: 01284 713247
Endoscopy appointments: 01284 712748
Dr Simon Whalley, lead consultant in endoscopy: 01284 712877
Nigel Beeton, service manager: 01284 713094
Paula Heading, deputy service manager: 01284 712561
Tracey Fells, ward manager: 01284 712785
Location
The Endoscopy unit is situated on the ground floor towards the rear of the main hospital building
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 9.30pm
Friday 8:00am - 6.00pm
Patient information