Endoscopy
Because, all joking aside, endoscopy is a life-saving procedure that diagnoses and treats serious conditions. Even knowing this, the thought of having a scope can bring all sorts of fears and worries to your mind. Will it hurt? How long will it take? What happens next?
Whether it’s a routine colonoscopy or a scope-guided surgery, at Cleveland Clinic, we’re here for you. Our experienced team uses the latest technology to make the experience as comfortable and safe as possible. We’ll walk you through each step of the process, so you know what to expect. And we’ll help you understand the “why” behind the procedure so you can feel confident you’re doing the right thing for your health.
Why Choose Cleveland Clinic for Endoscopy?
Collaborative care:
We bring together many specialists who understand digestive disease care. You might work with providers from different areas, like colorectal surgery, liver disease and nutrition. Working as a team lets us provide the best possible care.
Minimally invasive options:
We offer bariatric endoscopy to expand treatment options for people who have obesity. This is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive alternative to bariatric surgery that doesn’t need incisions (cuts) and doesn’t leave scars.
Industry leaders:
We’re one of a handful of places in the U.S. that offer POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy). This endoscopic procedure treats swallowing disorders less invasively than traditional methods. There are no incisions in your chest or belly, and you have a short hospital stay.
Comprehensive treatment:
We offer a wide range of endoscopy procedures, including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, enteroscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP and more.
Specialized equipment:
We use the latest tools to get the best results. From balloons that help an endoscope travel deep into your body to capsules you swallow that take pictures of your digestive tract, we choose the right technology to meet your needs.
Care approach:
We understand that an endoscopy can make you anxious. We’ll help calm your nerves and walk you through what to expect before we get started. And we’re just a call or MyChart message away any time you have questions or concerns.
Virtual visits:
Some things (like scope procedures) need to be in-person. But virtual visits may be an option for some follow-ups or other appointments. You’ll get the same one-on-one attention and care from the comfort of your home. Simply log online from your smartphone, computer or tablet.
National recognition:
Cleveland Clinic is a trusted healthcare leader. We’re recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for our expertise and care.
Meet Our Endoscopy Team
If you need a scope to diagnose or treat a gastrointestinal condition, you can expect one of these providers to do the procedure:
- Gastroenterologist
- Colorectal surgeon
- General surgeon
Your care team may also include nurses, anesthesiologists and others who help the procedure go smoothly from start to finish.
Providers in different specialties use endoscopy to access many other parts of your body, too. For example, orthopaedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat conditions affecting your joints. Other specialists do scopes to diagnose problems in your lungs, voice box or bladder.
No matter who does your procedure, you can trust you’ll be in capable and compassionate hands. We’ll be here to ease your worries and tell you what will happen during your procedure. We’ll also help you understand what test results mean or how your treatment is going so you can be an active partner in your care.
Locations
Our healthcare providers see patients at convenient locations throughout Northeast Ohio, Florida and London.
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