A to Z of services

The diagnostic unit features:

• A reception area which offers patients, friends and family a comfortable and relaxing area to wait
• Four consultation rooms that provide extra privacy and dignity for patients
• A recovery area
• A comfortable and well equipped area for patients waiting to go home
• The latest endoscopy equipment.

The unit sees approximately 11,000 patients a year and is open from 8am to 8.30pm Monday to Friday.

The unit performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as Oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy and Endoscopic-Retrograde-Cholangio-Pancreatograph (ERCP) in the nearby X-Ray Department.

People are asked to arrive at 8.00 for morning list and 12.45 for the afternoon lists and 16.30 for the evening lists.

All Endoscopy Services are provided from the Endoscopy unit except for ERCP which is done in X-Ray Department and an out of hours upper GI bleeding service for emergencies, provided from Main Theatres.

Appointments

What do I do if I haven’t received my appointment yet?

Please call 020 8401 3975 or ch-tr.endoscopy@nhs.net

What do I do if I want to change or cancel an appointment?

Please contact us on the above number or email.

What should I bring to my appointment? 

Your appointment letter will have all the details

What time should I arrive for my appointment? 

Please arrive at the time stated on your appointment letter

More Information

For more information on Endoscopy during COVID-19 follow this link

Contact Us

Croydon University Hospital 

Telephone number: 020 8401 3975 
Email: ch-tr.endoscopy@nhs.net