When heartburn, swallowing difficulty, pain, or anemia needs answers, an upper endoscopy lets me look directly — and often treat what I find in the same procedure.
An EGD examines the esophagus, stomach, and first portion of the small intestine using a thin, flexible camera while you're sedated. It's the best test for evaluating reflux complications, ulcers, inflammation, celiac disease, and precancerous changes like Barrett's esophagus — with biopsies taken as needed.
You'll avoid eating or drinking for at least eight hours beforehand so the stomach is empty. The procedure is brief — usually under 15 minutes — and done under sedation, so you'll need a ride home. If I see anything abnormal, I take biopsies during the same exam, and we review everything together afterward.
Request an appointment and the office will take it from there.