Patients who don’t have health insurance or a current policy that covers gastrointestinal endoscopy can pay for the procedure themselves. Currently this costs approximately $2400 at the local hospital/facility.

Enquiries can be directed to   Estimations.KRP@ramsayhealth.com.au

Or by calling the Gastroenterology Associates Miranda Office on 9525 4222

Some of the specialists at Gastroenterology Associates Miranda office offer gastroscopy/colonoscopy at Sutherland Hospital and St George public hospital which is completely funded by the NSW State Government. There is no cost to the patient for the procedures, but the usual office consultation fees apply. If a completely government funded (no cost to patient) consultation is required-this can be done at

• Gastroenterology Clinic at Sutherland Hospital (Ph 9540 7624, Fax 9540 8754 or email SESLHD-Sutherland-GastroClinic@health.nsw.gov.au)
• Gastroenterology Clinic at St George (Public) Hospital (Ph 9113 2513, Fax 9113 2297 or email SESLHD-STG-OPD@health.nsw.gov.au
• or the local public hospital Emergency Department.

Following the procedure, a printed report of the findings is given to the patient. Some doctors will discuss the findings and further recommendations at the hospital/day facility. Other doctors will phone the patient the next day. Subsequent consultation at the office of Gastroenterology Associates Miranda may be suggested or requested depending on the findings and requirements of the patient or doctor.