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Frequently asked questions about private endoscopy
What concerns can I come to you with?
My areas of focus are screening colonoscopy, the removal of bowel polyps and gastroscopy, often to investigate reflux disease. I examine you personally in one of four private hospitals in Vienna and discuss the findings and next steps with you.
Do you treat Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?
I do not specialise in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. For their comprehensive investigation and long-term drug treatment, please contact an appropriately specialised gastroenterology practice or outpatient clinic. Should my colonoscopy reveal signs of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, I will arrange further investigation and put you in touch with colleagues who specialise in this field.
Are you the right contact for food intolerances?
Comprehensive investigation of food intolerances, irritable bowel syndrome and similar functional digestive complaints is not one of my areas of focus. On this website I offer in particular screening, polyp removal and the endoscopic examinations mentioned. An endoscopy alone does not replace targeted intolerance testing.
Can I have a gastroscopy or colonoscopy without a prior practice appointment?
Yes, for purely preventive check-ups without particular symptoms. You complete the patient registration form online, upload the signed informed consent form as a PDF or photo, and we call you for a short preliminary phone consultation. We then arrange the examination appointment. You choose your preferred date online yourself; I confirm it after the preliminary phone consultation. How the direct appointment request works.
When do I need to come to the practice beforehand?
If you have symptoms such as reflux, abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing or blood in the stool, an abnormal stool test, if you take blood thinners or if you have severe pre-existing conditions. In these cases, a personal preliminary consultation is advisable.
Are all examinations performed under sedation?
Yes. All my gastroscopies and colonoscopies are performed under sedation. I work with specialised endoscopy nurses and anaesthetists. After the examination, all patients continue to be monitored and cared for in the recovery room.
Do you remove polyps during the colonoscopy?
In almost all cases, polyps that are found can be removed during the same session. Large, complex or particularly suspicious lesions, as well as certain medications, may require separate planning. I will discuss how to proceed with you.
Is a gastroscopy useful for assessing reflux?
It can provide important information about the lining of the oesophagus and other findings. Whether gastroscopy is sufficient or additional functional tests are advisable depends on your clinical question. A normal endoscopic finding does not fundamentally rule out reflux.
Can I combine both examinations?
Yes – if both examinations are necessary, they should be carried out together. You still pay for the gastroscopy yourself, even if the colonoscopy is billed directly to private inpatient supplementary insurance.
Do you check my insurance cover?
No. You clarify your cover and, where applicable, confirmation of cover yourself with your insurer. I do not carry out individual cover checks.
Can I drive myself after the examination?
No. On the day of the examination you must not drive a vehicle after sedation. From the next day, all activities are possible without restriction.
When will I find out the results?
In most cases I briefly discuss the findings with my patients immediately after the examination. Please understand that a detailed discussion is not possible at this point, as it would delay the examinations scheduled after yours. Results of tissue examinations take additional time. As soon as the histology is available, I can explain its significance and further follow-up to you.
How often do I need to repeat the colonoscopy?
This depends on the current findings, previous polyps, family risks and the quality of the examination. After polyp removal, the type, size and number of polyps and the completeness of removal also play a role. The next follow-up is determined individually.