Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a procedure used to view the gastrointestinal tract and is useful in diagnosis and treatment planning. Physicians use a flexible instrument with an internal video camera to view the inside of a patient's esophagus, lungs, intestines or colon. Endoscopy requires sedation and takes about 90 minutes total, including 15 to 30 minutes for the procedure itself. Endoscopy services are provided in two dedicated procedure rooms at Skagit Valley Hospital. For information, call 360-814-2410.

Direct Access for Colonoscopies
Skagit Valley Hospital Endoscopy now offers a Direct Access plan to quickly register, schedule and receive your colonoscopy. If you are a healthy adult over the age of 50 and have no colon related symptoms (rectal bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc.) or have any other major health problems, you may call our Direct Access line and speak to one of our nurses to arrange your exam usually within the next 2 to 3 weeks. If you do not qualify for the Direct Access exam due to a colon related symptom, the nurse will connect you with a direct consult line to the GI Specialty office at Skagit Valley Medical Center to expedite a consult with one of the GI physicians to evaluate your problem.Please call 814-5739 Tuesdays or Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm to arrange for your colon exam through this Direct Access program. During this call the nurse will interview you about your health history, assist in your registration, and give you’re an appointment for your exam. So please allow 20 to 30 minutes for the call.

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More information about endoscopy also available through ADAM, our online health library.