Program: Endoscopy
Organization: Headwaters Health Care Centre
Description of Services: An exam that allows a specially trained physician to see a person’s digestive system. Patient will be given sedation prior to the procedure. An endoscope is used for the examination, The scope used has a camera that sends real-time video to a monitor that the surgeon or internist views while the procedure is being performed. Tissue samples may be taken by the physician

The exam is done to assess, diagnose or treat concerns such as:

  • stomach pain
  • ulcers
  • bleeding in the digestive tract
  • changes in bowel habits
  • polyps or growths in the colon

Location: On the main level of HHCC – down the hall from Diagnostic Imaging
Requirements
Fees: Most services are covered by OHIP
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Patients in need of assessment of digestive system
Application: Physician referral required
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Caledon and Dufferin County
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519-941-2410
Crisis: Call 911 in emergencies
Fax: 519-942-0483
Email: info@headwatershealth.ca
Website: www.headwatershealth.ca/areas-of-care/endoscopy/
Address: 100 Rolling Hills Dr
Orangeville, ON
L9W 4X9
Map
Intersection: Hwy 10 (Hurontario St) and Hwy 9
Location: Orangeville
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * Surgical Services: Daily 24 hours

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