Gastrointestinal Clinic

Location

2nd Floor, Providence Building, St. Paul’s Hospital

The clinic is located on the 2nd floor of the Providence Building. If you need help locating us, please ask one of our hospital volunteers to direct you. 

About this clinic

The Gastrointestinal (GI) Clinic at St. Paul’s Hospital diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.

A range of procedures are performed using endoscopes. A scope is a long, thin, flexible tube that has a camera and lights attached. The camera sends its pictures to a TV monitor to give a clear, detailed view of the GI tract.

These procedures allow us to view the inside of the GI tract. We can also take biopsies (little pieces of tissue) and remove polyps.

• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), also known as a gastroscopy,  is a scope procedure for the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
• Colonoscopy is a scope procedure for the entire colon.
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a scope procedure for the lower colon.
• Endoscopic ultrasound is a procedure that combines endoscopy and ultrasound for the GI tract and nearby tissues and organs. 
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that combines endoscopy and X-rays for the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas.

We perform these procedures on an outpatient, inpatient and emergency basis.

We also conduct research and are supported by the departments of gastroenterology and colorectal surgery.

Advances in treatments are all thanks to medical research. While participating in research is a decision you should make for yourself in consultation with your care team, there is much activity in this area so please ask us about our research programs if you’re interested.

By taking part in research, you can help us all learn more about advancing health outcomes and find better ways to help people live and thrive. While you cannot assume benefit to yourself, your participation can make a difference in improving care for future patients.

The following clinical trials are currently enrolling volunteers. Please ask your care team for more information or contact the research team listed on each study or trial. For other information about research at Providence Health Care, please visit Providence Research.