Allevia Endoscopy

Allevia Hospital Epsom, 98 Mountain Road, Epsom, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 623 5725
Fax (09) 623 5704
Healthlink EDI: escopema

Street Address

98 Mountain Road
Epsom
Auckland

Postal Address

PO Box 9911
Newmarket
Auckland 1149

46 Taharoto Road, Takapuna, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 486 4346
Fax (09) 486 4347

Street Address

46 Taharoto Road
Takapuna
North Shore

Postal Address

46 Taharoto Road
Takapuna
North Shore 0622

Description

Endoscopy is the process of looking inside body cavities, using a very tiny camera attached to the end of a long, flexible tube (endoscope). Images from the camera are sent to a television monitor so that the doctor can direct the movement of the endoscope. It is also possible to pass different instruments through the endoscope to allow small samples or growths to be removed.

Endoscopy allows a doctor to make a diagnosis either by seeing directly what is causing the problem or by taking a small tissue sample for examination under a microscope (biopsy).

Endoscopy can also be used as a treatment e.g. for removal of swallowed objects in the oesophagus (food pipe), removal of polyps or lesions, rechecking healing of lesions etc.

Consultants

Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.

Referral Expectations

Referrals are made either:

  • directly through a consultant or
  • directly through a GP (General Practitioner). There is a direct referral system whereby patients visit their GP then contact the Allevia Endoscopy Service and book a procedure either with a named consultant or by choosing a specific day and time.

Click on the following link to view our referral form.

Operating from our two convenient locations in Epsom and Takapuna, our team of professional and highly experienced endoscopy nurses provide outstanding care for patients and have a relentless commitment to quality.

To book an appointment at our Epsom clinic call 09 623 5725 or email ependoadmin@allevia.co.nz

To book an appointment at our North Shore clinic call 09 486 4346 or email nsendoadmin@allevia.co.nz

Fees and Charges Description

For all costings of endoscopy procedures, contact the Endoscopy Unit where you will be given a detailed description of costs involved and the process for payment.

If you have a medical insurance policy we recommend that you contact your insurance company and inform them of your pending procedure and request a prior approval number. Otherwise a full estimated deposit is required on admission, prior to the procedure commencing. Your endoscopy account will be completed and available on discharge.

Hours

Allevia Hospital Epsom, 98 Mountain Road, Epsom, Auckland

Mon – Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

46 Taharoto Road, Takapuna, Auckland

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Procedures / Treatments

Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreataography (ERCP)

Visiting Hours

Patients coming for an endoscopy procedure can be accompanied into the Unit by family or a friend. Most patients stay in the Unit for approximately 2 to 3 hours and are then discharged home in the care of a responsible adult. Most patients having an endoscopy procedure will have intravenous medication which means that you cannot drive or operate machinery for 12 hours after the procedure.

Visiting is by arrangement. All patients wishing to have visitors can discuss this on admission or please contact the Endoscopy Unit on (09) 623 5725 for Allevia Hospital Epsom or (09) 486 4346 for 46 Taharoto Rd, Takapuna.

Parking

Mobility parking and wheelchair access are available at Allevia Hospital Epsom

Website

www.alleviahospitals.co.nz/

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/endoscopy-gastroenterology/allevia-endoscopy/