Diagnostic & Therapeutic OGD
JAG certified endoscopy including variceal banding, GI haemorrhage control, dilatation, stents, and foreign body removal.
Overview
Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD), also known as upper GI endoscopy or gastroscopy, is a procedure that allows direct visualization of the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Dr. Banerjee is fully JAG (Joint Advisory Group) certified for both diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety.
Procedures Offered
Key Benefits
Direct visualization of upper GI tract pathology
Ability to perform therapeutic interventions in same session
Tissue sampling for accurate diagnosis
Minimally invasive with quick recovery
Can be performed with sedation for comfort
When Is This Recommended?
- Persistent heartburn or acid reflux not responding to medication
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Unexplained upper abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Upper GI bleeding
- Surveillance of Barrett's oesophagus
- Iron deficiency anaemia investigation
Schedule a Consultation
Discuss your symptoms with Dr. Banerjee to determine if this procedure is right for you.
Book NowContact Information
+971 58 5890431
dr.ashwinibanerjee@outlook.com
Other Areas of Expertise
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Linear and Radial EUS for UGI and HPB evaluation, EUS-FNA/FNB, Coeliac plexus neurolysis, and HOT AXIOS Cystgastrostomy procedures.
Capsule Endoscopy
Wireless capsule endoscopy for comprehensive visualization of the small bowel, detecting obscure GI bleeding, Crohn's disease, and small bowel tumors.
Colonoscopy & Therapeutics
Full JAG certification including polypectomy, EMR, dilatation, colonic stents, and haemorrhoidal banding procedures.