Endoscopy

Why St. Joseph Hospital

At St. Joseph Hospital, our endoscopy team is ready to help detect and diagnose any digestive system disorders that are bothering you.

The Endoscopy Suite is located in St. Joseph Hospital’s ambulatory care building. Large rooms provide patients comfort and privacy during procedures. Gastroenterologists on staff specialize in the care of adult and geriatric patients. Our nurses, most of whom are gastroenterology-certified, assist during procedures.

We’re dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care in a safe, comfortable environment. We work diligently to ensure that your needs, questions and concerns are addressed.

What is An Endoscopy?

Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure used to inspect a patient’s digestive tract. Doctors use an endoscope, or a tube equipped with a light and camera, to view images of the digestive tract on a TV monitor. Areas examined include the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder and colon.

Conditions & Procedures

Common Conditions

Endoscopic procedures can help identify and diagnose a number of patient health conditions, including:

  • Stomach pain
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Reflux, polyps, ulcers and colon cancer.

Additional Background on Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States, but when detected early through regular screenings, it’s 90% curable. According to the American Cancer Society the new recommendations say screening should begin at 45 years old for people at average risk.

Hours & Locations

St. Joseph Hospital Endoscopy

The Endoscopy Suite
172 Kinsley Street
Second Floor, Upper Atrium
Nashua, NH 03060

Phone: 603-578-9363

Patient Resources

Testimonial

"I can't emphasize enough how wonderful and supportive the physicians and staff were at St. Joseph Hospital. They were kind and explained everything so clearly. It put me at ease during what could have been a very traumatic time."

Wilma

Colon Cancer Survivor

603-882-3000
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