Help prevent the spread of winter viruses

To help prevent the spread of winter viruses such as Covid-19, influenza and norovirus (winter vomiting bug), and to protect our patients and staff, please do not visit patients in our hospitals if you have: flu-like symptoms (cough, fever, cold); Covid-19 or influenza, or any other infections; diarrhoea and/or vomiting within the last two days.

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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.

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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
  • Colon capsule
  • Capsule sponge
  • Small bowel capsule

Contact the endoscopy department

Endoscopy reception: 01284 713247

Endoscopy appointments: 01284 713551

Dr Krishna Basavaraju  - Clinical Lead Consultant 01284 713650

Paula Heading – Imaging Service Manager

Lorna Aitken – Clinical Service Manager

Where to find us

The Endoscopy unit is situated on the ground floor towards the rear of West Suffolk Hospital.

Patient information and support