Gastro-enterology: consultations
Gastroenterology is the medical speciality that diagnoses digestive diseases relating to the digestive system/ digestive tract from the oesophagus to the anus: oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and the anus (haemorrhoids, etc.).
Gastroenterology also deals with liver, gallbladder and pancreas diseases.
Gastroenterology takes care of lesional matters but also functional issues (functional issues with no apparent lesions).As all symptoms only allow making the partial difference between lesional issues and functional issues, the doctor often needs to run several exams: blood sample, ultrasound, scanners or resonance, isotopic exams and most of all endoscopies.
A complete colonoscopy, for example, is the most accurate screening test for colorectal cancer.
These exams are also useful to determine general issues that may have a digestive origin/cause ex: an unexplainable anaemia
Medical team
Appointment's timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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| Dr Farahat, Karim |
07.30-11.15 Endoscopies under anaesthesia 14.00-19.00 Consultations |
08.00 - 12.30 Endoscopies whithout anaesthesia |
13.30-17.30 Endoscopies under anaesthesia 2xmonth 18.00-19.30 Consultations |
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| Dr Noel, Pierre |
08.00-12.30 Endoscopies whithout anaesthesia 14.00-16.30 Consultations |
07.30-11.15 Endoscopies under anaesthesia |
08.00-12.30 Consultations |
14.30-18.30 Endoscopies under anaesthesia |
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| Dr Sarafidis, Alexandre |
13.30-16.15 Endoscopies under anaesthesia 13.30-19.00 Consultations |
08.00-12.30 Endoscopies under anaesthesia |
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| Dr Van Maele, Philippe | 15.00 - 17.40 | 09.00-12.00 | 14.00 - 16.40 |
Technical exams
Proctoscopy/rectosigmoïdoscopy (Dr Van Maele, Dr Sarafidis, Dr Noel, Dr Farahat)
Preparation to the rectoscopy
1 Fleet Enema the evening before and 1 fleet enema 1 hour before the examination.
Anoscopic examinations (Dr Van Maele,Dr Sarafidis, Dr Farahat, Dr Noel)
No special preparation.
Haemorrhoidal ligatures (Dr Van Maele, Dr Sarafidis, Dr Farahat, Dr Noel)
No special preparation.
Urea Breath Test (Dr Sarafidis)
The urea breath test is meant to detect the presence of Helicobacters Pylori.
At Médicis, this test is carried out by Dr Sarafidis, gastro-enterologist.
The test is done during the consultation (duration : 30 minutes).
Don’t eat or drink anything before you come to the test.
NB: the urea breath test is carried out only upon Médicis’ gastro-enterologist (the test is not available upon external requests)
Gastroscopy (Dr Sarafidis,Dr Noel, Dr Farahat)
For more information about the appointment’s timetable and the preparation to the gastroscopy, please go to colonoscopies and gastroscopies
Colonoscopy under anaesthesia with Diprivan (Dr Sarafidis, Dr Farahat, Dr Noel)
For more information about the appointment’s timetable and the preparation to the colonoscopy under anaesthesia with Diprivan, please go to colonoscopies and gastroscopies
Frequently asked questions
Will I be in a normal state after undertaking a gastroscopy or a colonoscopy ?
Yes generally but if the exam requires a sedative injection; driving is strictly not allowed.
Are these technical exams painful ?
A colonoscopy can indeed be painful but it also depends on the patient’s own pain threshold and the exam circumstances (accretion, diverticulum…). Most often the doctor will inject a painkiller to reduce the pain.
Is it possible to undertake a colonoscopy under general anesthetic ?
Yes, Medicis can organize a colonoscopy under general anesthetic (Diprivan ®). Please contact the Secretariat (02.762.03.25) if you are interested.
When do you receive your technical exams results ?
results are available straight away after the exam or if in the instance of Biopsy, approximately ten days as you will need to wait for histological results to come back.
Do I need a medical script for any of the technical exams ?
No it isn’t necessary. It is although recommended to ask you doctor to discuss and specify your medical condition with the gastroenterologist.
Does the recommended preparation influence the technical exam ?
Yes, you need to strictly follow the recommended preparation an if unsure call the front desk for further information.