Gastroscopy
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An upper endoscopy is a study that allows the inside of the esophagus, the stomach, and the first portion of the small intestine to be examined using a flexible tube with a camera at the tip.
What it is used for: It helps explore digestive discomfort such as pain in the upper abdomen, difficulty swallowing, persistent heartburn, or bleeding, and to take samples when considered necessary.
When is it considered? It is usually indicated when upper digestive symptoms are not explained by other evaluations or require direct observation.
Which specialist performs it? The gastroenterologist and the endoscopist carry out this study and explain its scope. Talking with the specialist about digestive symptoms helps determine whether this type of examination is appropriate.
Data on 493 doctors who treat gastroscopy
Which specialist treats gastroscopy?
A gastroscopy is performed by a gastroenterologist or a gastrointestinal endoscopy specialist; a general surgeon can also perform it. In children, a pediatric gastroenterologist can carry out the procedure. A general practitioner can advise you on when it's needed.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gastroscopy
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Pedro Tiburcio Cortes Gonzalez
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Francisco Javier Hernandez Daniel
Dr. German Ballesteros Cuevas
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Ruben Eduardo Flores Reyes
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Americo Ontiveros Cantu
Dr. Lauro Ramos Dahuss
Dr. Edelmiro Tijerina Montes
Dr. Emmanuel Luis García Chávez
Dr. Feliciano Ramon Medellin Rodriguez
Dr. Samuel Ramos Linaje
Frequently asked questions
What is gastroscopy?
An upper endoscopy is a study that allows the inside of the esophagus, the stomach, and the first portion of the small intestine to be examined using a flexible tube with a camera at the tip.
Which doctor treats gastroscopy?
A gastroscopy is performed by a gastroenterologist or a gastrointestinal endoscopy specialist; a general surgeon can also perform it. In children, a pediatric gastroenterologist can carry out the procedure. A general practitioner can advise you on when it's needed.