Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG | Updated 03-24-2026GastroDoxs can review whether EGD is the right next step and help coordinate timing, insurance guidance, and follow-up after results.
Call or book online. The GastroDoxs team can help confirm the right location, appointment type, preparation needs, insurance information, and follow-up plan for upper endoscopy (egd) care.
Schedule an EGD consultation if reflux, upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, black stools, anemia, or trouble swallowing needs specialist review.
Choose the office that works best for your EGD consultation, symptom review, preparation questions, and follow-up after findings or biopsies.
An EGD consultation may be recommended for persistent reflux, trouble swallowing, food sticking, upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, anemia, black stools, or suspected ulcer disease.
Upper endoscopy can help evaluate the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine for inflammation, narrowing, ulcers, bleeding, hiatal hernia, and other upper digestive findings.
Yes. If needed, small tissue samples can be taken during the procedure and sent for pathology review. Your care team explains how results are shared.
Yes. Patients usually need to avoid food and liquids for a specific period before the procedure. Your instructions may vary based on medications and health history.
Yes, if sedation is used. A responsible adult driver is usually required, and you should not drive for the rest of the day.
Bring your medication list, insurance card, prior endoscopy reports, biopsy results, imaging, lab results, and notes about swallowing, reflux, or pain patterns.