Program: Gastroenterology Program
Organization: St Joseph's Health Care London
St Joseph's Hospital
Phone Numbers: 519-646-6100 ext 64355
Email: comdept@sjhc.london.on.ca
Website: www.sjhc.london.on.ca/gastroenterology
Address:
PO Box 5777, Stn B
London, ON
N6A 4V2
Street
Address
:
268 Grosvenor St, B0-323
London
Intersection: Richmond St and Grosvenor St
Location: London (North)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: By appointment
Service Description: Endoscopy clinic * diagnosis and treatment of the digestive system by gastroenterologists and surgeons * polypectomy services (removal of polyps)

Care for esophageal disorders, swallowing problems, motility problems, peptic ulcer disease, biliary disorders and inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease)

Diagnostic procedures include:
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD or gastroscopy) to diagnose and treat inflammation of the esophagus
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to diagnose and treat diseases of the esophagus, lung, stomach, pancreas, bile ducts, liver, gallbladder and rectum
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to examine pancreas, bile ducts, liver, gallbladder
  • Colonoscopy to diagnose and treat the large bowel
  • Manometry (test that measures the pressure and strength of sphincter muscles * esophageal or anorectal)


Fees: Most services covered by OHIP
Application: Medical referral required * referral must be sent to a specific doctor within the gastroenterology program
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People requiring digestive system treatment
Languages: English
Language Note: Interpretation available upon request * advance notice appreciated
Area(s) Served: Southwestern Ontario
See Also: Colon Cancer Screening Programs
Digestive Diseases and Disorders
Last Updated: 8/20/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=16015

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