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Address:
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PO Box 5777, Stn B
London, ON
N6A 4V2
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Street
Address:
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268 Grosvenor St, B0-323
London
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Intersection:
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Richmond St and Grosvenor St
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Service Description:
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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)
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Medical referral required * referral must be sent to a specific doctor within the gastroenterology program
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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People requiring digestive system treatment
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Interpretation available upon request * advance notice appreciated
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