Welcome to the McKay-Dee Gastroenterology Clinic. Thank you for choosing us to help care for and maintain your gastric health.

We are committed to making your procedure as easy and convenient as possible. Sometimes there are delays in the schedule beyond our control. Please bring a book or handi-work in case your wait is longer than expected. We will keep you updated regarding any delays. We are glad you and your physician have chosen to have your procedure done here.

Tests We Offer

  • Colonoscopy
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP)
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Esophageal Motility
  • Lactose, Lactulose, Fructose and Glucose Tolerance Testing
  • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
  • PH Testing, including Bravo Capsule

Scheduling Your Procedure

All scheduling is done through your GI Physician’s office. The McKay-Dee admitting office will call you the day prior to your procedure to pre-register you.

Taking Prescribed Medication

Many of our procedures require you to be NPO (no food or drink). If you are taking Heart or Blood Pressure medication, take these the morning of your procedure with just a small sip of water.

Before Your Procedure

Your GI Physician’s office will provide you with instruction on preparing for your procedure. NOT FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY REQUIRE YOUR PROCEDURE TO BE RE-SCHEDULED.

Be aware of any changes in your physical condition, such as a sore throat, cold or fever, prior to your procedure. Consult your physician if you experience any changes.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Colonoscopy

No matter what method of preparation you are given by your physician, the goal is the same—to clean out the bowel so the bowel walls can be clearly visualized through the scope. Please drink all of the prep fliud you are given. When the waste is clear and yellow, you are prepared for your colonoscopy. If you have any problems, your physician should be contacted.

EGD, ERCP, Esophageal Motility, and pH Testing

No food or drink after midnight before your exam (NPO).

Registering at the Gl Clinic

Please bring with you:

  • Your insurance card
  • A current list of all medications
  • No small children, please
  • The completed history and physical form found in this packet (or you may fill it out online if you have been preregistered).
  • If under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian to sign the consent and speak with the physician.
  • A responsible person to stay during your procedure and drive you home if you are having a colonoscopy, EGD, or ERCP. These procedures require IV medication to keep you comfortable and you will be restricted from driving for 12 hours.

Your Procedure

  1. When you check in at the Endoscopy Lab window, you will confirm that billing information is correct.
  2. If having a colonoscopy, EGD, or ERCP you will be called back to an admitting room where you will be asked to change into a hospital gown. A nurse will review your history and explain the procedure to you at this time.
  3. You will then go to the procedure room where the physician will discuss the procedure with you prior to beginning, and you will sign a consent form.

Family members will be asked to wait in the waiting room. Generally, the procedure takes 20 to 40 minutes. Those under 18 years of age should be accompanied by their parent or guardian until the procedure begins.

Your Recovery

You will spend at least 30 minutes in recovery after the procedure. The person driving you home may be with you in recovery, where the physician will follow up with you.

Though a colonoscopy is not a perfect procedure, it is by far the most thorough examination possible.

It is possible to miss something on any endoscopic procedure. Therefore, if symptoms persist, please follow up with your doctor for management options.

Procedure Fees

McKay-Dee Hospital issues one bill that includes charges for basic lab tests, procedure fees, and all other services provided during your stay. This does not include fees for your physician or pathologist. These services will be billed separately, if applicable to your procedure.

Important Things to Remember

  • Follow your pre-procedure instructions and remain NPO (without food or drink) as ordered.
  • If you are asthmatic, please bring your inhaler.
  • If you are an insulin-dependent diabetic, please bring your insulin.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery for 12 hours after being medicated.
  • Valet parking is available at the north-west, outpatient entrance of the hospital if needed.
  • Please leave your valuables at home or with family members.