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