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Endoscopy

Referral Process

Providers can refer patients for endoscopy procedures in two ways:

  1. Refer directly to either a gastroenterologist or general surgeon for consultation and consideration for endoscopy procedures.
  2. For patients with a positive fecal immunochemical test (FIT), refer directly to the WRHN FIT program via central intake for endoscopy – colonoscopy procedure.

Criteria

Endoscopy services primarily target patients with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as unexplained abdominal pain, bleeding, anemia, or abnormal imaging/lab results. It performs examinations of the stomach and digestive system.

Referral criteria typically include a completed referral form, relevant clinical history, and recent lab results (e.g., CBC, iron studies) or imaging, depending on the indication. In some cases, pre-procedure testing such as medication adjustments (e.g., anticoagulants), or informed consent may also be required.