Are you eligible for direct access endoscopy?
You may be able to book your gastroscopy or colonoscopy procedure directly (without a consultation). Please see our eligibility criteria to check if this may apply to you.
There is no gap charged for endoscopy procedures. Please contact us to make a booking for your procedure at St John of God Subiaco Hospital or Mount Private Hospital.
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-You have a referral from your doctor with the reason for endoscopy
-You are less than 75 years of age
-Your BMI is less than 40
-You do NOT have any serious heart, lung, kidney or liver disease
-You have NOT had previous difficulties with anaesthesia
-You are NOT on blood thinning medication (not including aspirin)
-You do NOT have significant mobility impairment affecting independence with bowel preparation
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Some procedures can be performed at the same time as your colonoscopy procedure. These may include:
-Rubber band ligation for haemorrhoids
-Botox injection for chronic anal fissure
-Dilatation for anorectal strictures
-Examination under anaesthesia for rectal prolapse