William Osler Health System - Etobicoke General Hospital - Endoscopy Services

Program:

Endoscopy Services

Organization:

William Osler Health System - Etobicoke General Hospital

Phone Numbers:

905-494-6589 ext 58023

Crisis:

Call 911 in emergencies

Website:

www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/endoscopy-services.aspx

Address:

101 Humber College Blvd
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1R8

Intersection:

Hwy 27 and Humber College Blvd

Location:

Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Administration Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Service Description:

A wide range of services are offered by specialists in gastroenterology, general surgery, colorectal surgery and thoracic surgery

Bronchoscopy - a look inside the respiratory tract (lungs, and bronchial tree) and taking of tissue samples
Colonoscopy - a look inside the colon and small bowel that allows for the examination of the tissues and lining, taking of samples and removal of polyps if needed
Fecal Immunochemical Testing (FTI) - screening tests that checks the stool for tiny drops of blood that can be caused by colorectal cancer or some pre-cancerous polyps
Gastroscopy - check up of the upper digestive tract (esophagus, stomach and small bowel) that allows for the examination of tissues/lining and taking of samples

Endoscopy Clinic: provides services to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with various gastro-intestinal (GI) symptoms and conditions. A flexible scope is used to examine the inside of the esophagus, stomach or intestines. Bronchoscopies are also conducted to diagnose and treat Respirology patients. The endoscopy team works closely with the surgical department to monitor patient progress and expedite recovery

Fees:

Most services covered by OHIP

Application:

Physician referral required
The Endoscopy Clinic does not accept referrals * Physicians should refer patients to one of the clinic's specialist physicians, who will then refer the patients to the clinic as needed

Eligibility / Target Population:

Typical patients are 50 years of age or older, presenting with upper or lower GI issues that require investigation

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Toronto (Etobicoke) and Vaughan (Woodbridge)