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Private Gastroscopy in London

The goal of a gastroscopy is to explore the upper part of your digestive system. During a gastroscopy, a long, thin, flexible tube with a small camera and light inside is passed into your mouth to inspect your food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and duodenum (the initial c-shaped section of the small intestine).

Also known as: OGD (oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy)

£1,780

What is a gastroscopy?

The goal of a gastroscopy is to explore the upper part of your digestive system. During a gastroscopy, a long, thin, flexible tube with a small camera and light inside is passed into your mouth to inspect your food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and duodenum (the initial c-shaped section of the small intestine). During a gastroscopy, tissue samples (biopsies) can also be taken and some conditions, such as stomach ulcers, can be treated.

You might need a gastroscopy if you experience symptoms such as:

  • Indigestion which does not go away with treatment
  • Difficulty or pain when swallowing
  • Chest or upper tummy pain
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Blood in vomit or dark, tar-like blood in poo

What is a gastroscopy looking for?

A gastroscopy is also a valuable diagnostic tool for assessing various gastrointestinal conditions, including:

  • Peptic ulcers – these are sores that develop in the lining of your stomach or duodenum
  • Coeliac disease
  • Barrett’s oesophagus (abnormal cells in your oesophagus)
  • Cancer, such as stomach cancer or oesophageal cancer

The procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis, meaning you can go home the same day, and takes between 15 – 45 minutes. Before the procedure, patients are typically given a sedative to help them relax, and a local anaesthetic spray is applied to the back of the throat to reduce discomfort.

What is the cost of a Private Gastroscopy?

£1,780

Private Gastroscopy costs £1,780 at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital.

Hospital Fee Guaranteed. The price shown includes all costs associated with your treatment, from admission to discharge. Doesn’t include surgeon or anaesthetist fee.

Our hospital fee is guaranteed at the price quoted and valid for one month from the date issued, subject to pre-assessment.

How to pay for your treatment

If you’re… paying for yourself

Did you know you don’t need private medical insurance to come to St John & St Elizabeth Hospital? As a self-pay patient, you can access safe, outstanding quality health care at times to suit you.

For scans and tests, as well as to see most consultants, you’ll still need to be referred by a medical professional like your GP, but as a self-pay patient, the process is more straightforward. You won’t need authorisation from an insurance provider, and you’ll have greater choice of consultant and appointment times.

If you’re… insured

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is approved by all major medical insurance companies. If you have a personal private health insurance policy, or your company provide it for you, you can use it to pay for your care from your initial consultation through to treatment, surgery and aftercare such as physiotherapy. Not all private health insurance plans cover the same things. It’s very important to check exactly what you are covered for with your insurance provider.

Frequently Asked Questions about Private Gastroscopy