- Description
- Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that uses a tiny wireless camera to take pictures of your digestive tract.
This service provides endoscopy procedures for gastrointestinal concerns.
- assessment of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases or disorders
- patient education regarding capsule endoscopy
A capsule endoscopy camera sits inside a vitamin-size capsule you swallow. As the capsule travels through your digestive tract, the camera takes thousands of pictures that are transmitted to a recorder you wear on a belt around your waist. Capsule endoscopy helps doctors see inside your small intestine -- an area that isn't easily reached with more-traditional endoscopy procedure.
Key Provider: doctors, registered nurses (RNs) - Eligibility
- Yes, Triage provided by Specialist for eligibility.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, A Gastroenterologist referral is required to have a Capsule Endoscopy.
Referral Process: N/A
Waiting Period: Yes,Urgent - Within 2 weeks
Non-Urgent - Within 3 month
- Telephone
- 780-735-4520
- Pager
- 780-445-7091
- Fax
- 780-735-5739
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevators - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- June 7, 2024
- Address
- 10240 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, AB, T5H 3V9This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon07:15 AM to 03:30 PMTue07:15 AM to 03:30 PMWed07:15 AM to 03:30 PMThu07:15 AM to 03:30 PMFri07:15 AM to 03:30 PM
Other information: Urgent services available outside of service hours if necessary, conatct GI physcian on call.
