A scope can save your life
Get it performed safely and comfortably by an experienced specialist.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopies should be routine for:
Adults aged 50 & above
Those with a family history of colorectal cancer
Those who show symptoms suggestive of a more sinister problem, such as blood in the stools or iron deficiency anaemia
Currently, a colonoscopy is the most sensitive test for colorectal cancer.
Who needs a Colonoscopy?
Colonoscopies are routinely offered for normal adults aged 50 and above for screening and early detection of colorectal cancer or earlier for certain higher-risk groups, such as those with a family history of colorectal cancer. A colonoscopy may also be recommended by your gastroenterologist if you show symptoms suggestive of a more sinister problem, such as blood in your stools or iron deficiency anaemia.
Dr Benjamin Yip
Consultant Gastroenterologist
MBBS (Singapore), MRCP (UK), MCI (NUS), FRCP (Edin), FASGE (USA), FAMS (Gastroenterology)
Dr Benjamin Yip is an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist and the Medical Director of the Alpha Digestive & Liver Clinic.
Dr Yip believes that gastrointestinal health is hugely interconnected to our whole-body health and sees patients with General Medical, as well as Gastroenterology and Hepatology problems.
His expertise lies in Advanced Endoscopy, where he performs complex endoscopic procedures including ERCP, EUS, deep enteroscopy, SpyglassTM cholangioscopy and enteral dilation/stenting.
Close to 20 yearsof experience
6000+ ofprocedures done
Specialised in complexendoscopic procedures
Advanced specialist training in Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gastroscopy
A gastroscopy or oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) is the examination of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract which includes the oesophagus, stomach, and upper part of the bowel using a medical instrument called a gastroscope or an endoscope.
This procedure helps in the diagnosis of medical conditions such as peptic ulcers and gastritis.
Who needs a Gastroscopy?
Gastroscopy is generally performed if you have the following symptoms:
- Suspected cancer of the oesophagus or stomach
- Suspected gastric or oesophageal ulcer
- Chronic or persistent nausea, vomiting, or heartburn
- Upper abdominal discomfort and pain
- Dysphagia or odynophagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Anorexia and unknown weight loss
- Black stool or blood in stool
- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
What is the difference between a Colonoscopy and a Gastroscopy?
| Gastroscopy | Colonoscopy | |
|---|---|---|
|
How the procedure is carried out |
A thin, flexible tube is inserted down your throat to look inside your upper gastrointestinal tract. |
A thin, flexible tube is inserted through your anus to examine your rectum and large intestine. |
|
Conditions it can diagnose |
Swallowing problems, stomach ulcers, cancers and acid reflux. |
Crohn’s disease, diverticular disease, ulcerative colitis, polyps, bowel cancer. |
|
Duration |
10 minutes |
30 minutes |
|
Medisave-claimable |
Yes |
Yes |
ConsultantGastroenterologist & Medical DirectorDR BENJAMIN YIP
Close to 20 yearsof experience
6000+ ofprocedures done
Specialised in complexendoscopic procedures
Advanced specialist training in Gastroenterology & Hepatology
ConsultantGastroenterologist & Medical DirectorDR BENJAMIN YIP
Close to 20 yearsof experience
6000+ ofprocedures done
Specialised in complexendoscopic procedures
Advanced specialist training in Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Insurance
The Alpha Digestive & Liver Centre is founded on the belief that gastrointestinal health is intimately interconnected with the entire body’s well-being and thus built a centre which excels at services aiding this holistic belief, and a holistic experience starts from your first appointment to your post-procedural claims and billings processes.
Apart from the main insurance panels, we participated in the Extended Panel Initiative to ensure patients have access to a broader range of healthcare professionals of their choice.
The Alpha Digestive & Liver Centre will work with our patients’ insurers to obtain a Letter of Guarantee (LOG) and a pre-authorisation certificate for your procedure for a more efficient claims process.
Please find the recognised insurance below:
Integrated Shield Plans
AIA*, AXA, Great Eastern*, Prudential Raffles Health Insurance*, Singlife with Aviva
*Part of the Extended Panel initiative
Corporate Insurance Plans
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