We offer fast appointments, often available within 48 hours, at Scotland's leading independent Endoscopy facility, complemented by our highly skilled Colorectal Consultant Surgeons and nurses.
Our team of General and Colorectal surgeons are able to provide out-patient support for clinics as well as undertaking endoscopy sessions.
With the latest diagnostic and endoscopic technology available, we can offer faster diagnosis to everyone who comes to us for care. The wide range of conditions we can diagnose includes Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach tumours, ulcers and gastro-oesophageal reflux.
With more than 3,500 endoscopy examinations performed each year, we’re Scotland’s leading independent Endoscopy unit. All of our staff specialise in endoscopy therefore are experienced in putting patients at ease - talking them through the procedure. As a result TAC Healthcare is renowned for excellence in healthcare and patient satisfaction.
✅ Our Endoscopy team are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the stomach and intestines.
✅ Our Endoscopy Suite is custom built and the UK's first carbon neutral endoscopy facility.
The symptoms of rectal bleeding, perianal pain, itch and incontinence are very common. In a small number of patients these are the first signs of serious underlying diseases (bowel disease or cancer) but for most there is nothing serious to worry about and many common conditions such as an an anal fissure, haemorrhoids, skin tags, prolapse and fistual-in-ano can be easily treated.
TAC Healthcare's experienced Consultant Surgeons and General surgery ensure you can be confident you are seeing the right person. Our advanced Endoscopy unit provides a rapid examination and diagnosis service for self-pay and insured private patients from across Scotland. Clinics are run at regular intervals whereby a full history and examination will be performed to determine what next steps are and if a procedure is required.
An upper endoscopy is used to diagnose and sometimes treat conditions that affect the upper part of the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach and beginning of the small intestine (duodenum).
This procedure can determine the cause of gastrointestinal disorders and symptoms including heartburn, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, unexplained anaemia/weight loss, upper GI bleeding and indigestion.
An example of some of the conditions:
✅ Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
✅ Inflammation and Ulcers
✅ Cancer and Tumours
✅ Celiac Disease
Diseases of the anus and rectum are common and in most cases are not serious. However, these can be embarrassing, and people tend not to deal with their symptoms in a timely manner.
A colonoscopy is a visual examination of the entire large intestine (colon) using a large, thin, flexible tube with a camera to look at the entire large bowel an distal portion of the small bowel. This examination is used to explore possible causes of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, chronic diarrhoea and other intestinal problems. A colonoscopy is also used as a method of screening for colon cancer.
An example of some of the conditions:
✅ Benign anal conditions (including Haemorrhoids, Anal fissures, Skin tags, Anal Fistula, Abscesses, Prolapse, Peri-anal warts)
✅ Inflammatory Bowel Disease
✅ Colon & Bowel Cancer
✅ Ulcerative Colitis
✅ Crohn's Disease
✅ Polyps
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the lower part of the large intestine (colon) using a short, thin flexible tube, with a light and camera, called a sigmoidoscope.
This scope is used to examine the inner lining of the rectum and the lower part of the colon to explore possible causes of gut problems such as abdominal pain, rectal bleeding and changes in bowel habits.
An example of some of the conditions:
✅ Benign anal conditions (including Haemorrhoids, Anal fissures, Skin tags, Fistula-in-ano, Abscesses, Prolapse, Peri-anal warts)
✅ Inflammatory Bowel Disease
✅ Colon & Bowel Cancer
✅ Ulcerative Colitis
✅ Crohn's Disease
✅ Polyps
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Upon contacting our clinic, by form or telephone, you will be given an initial consultation with one of our specialists, during that appointment they will discuss what course of treatment is required.
In many cases the most efficient way to get a diagnosis is an endoscopic examination. For these procedures, you will be in the care of one of our expert endoscopists and the units’ nursing team. Shortly after your examination, the Consultant will discuss the findings with you and explain the findings and any ongoing treatment that may be required.
Our fees are as follows and include sedation, if requested, and pathology.
Consultation £250
Flexible sigmoidoscopy £999
Colonoscopy £1499
Combined Upper GI Endoscopy/colonoscopy £1950.00
This is an examination to look at the lining of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum (first part of small bowel).
The instrument used is called an endoscope. This is a thin, flexible tube with its own lens and light source, which relays pictures to a television screen.
We may take small samples of tissue (known as biopsies) and send these to the laboratory for further examination. These will be kept by the laboratory. Photographs may be taken for your records.
The examination usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes, but can sometimes take longer. You should expect to be in the clinic for around an hour.
Instructions will be provided prior to attending your appointment.
One of the nurses will complete relevant documents and answer any questions you may have. Only in exceptional circumstances will relatives or carers be allowed in the admission and / or procedure room. The endoscopist will meet you and discuss the test, possible complications of the examination and ask you to sign a consent form.
Most people can manage the endoscopy with a local anaesthetic spray to the back of the throat. This means that you can drive home immediately after the test.
In addition, sedation can be given. This will make you feel sleepy and reduce anxiety, but it is not a general anaesthetic. You will need someone to accompany you as you won't be able to drive or be on your own for 24 hours after the procedure.
A thorough examination of the upper GI tract will be performed, and biopsies of any abnormal areas may be taken.
Gastroscopy is generally safe and the risks of complications are minimal.
Very rarely the gullet or stomach may be damaged causing bleeding or a perforation (a tear that may require surgery).
Bleeding may occur at the site of biopsy, however this nearly always stops on its own.
You may have a sore throat and feel bloated. The consultant will discuss the results with you. If you had a biopsy (sample of tissue) taken the results can take up to 2 weeks to be returned.
If you have had throat spray you may leave once your test is finished. You cannot eat or drink for 1 hour until your “swallow reflex” is back to normal. If you have had sedation you will need to stay in recovery until you show signs of adequate recovery.
You will not be able to drive for 24 hours and must have someone to accompany you home.
This is an examination of your large bowel (colon) using a flexible tube known as a colonoscope. The colonoscope has its own lens and a light on the end, which relays pictures to a TV screen.
The colonoscope is passed into your back passage to allow us to look at the lining of your bowel wall. The procedure involves manoeuvring the colonoscope along your large bowel.
We may take small samples of tissue (known as biopsies) and send these to the laboratory for further examination. These will be kept by the laboratory.
The examination usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes but can sometimes take longer. You should expect to be in the department for 1 to 2 hours in total.
You will be given instructions and have to follow a diet in the 2 days prior to your test and may need to refrain from taking certain medication 7 days prior to the test. The preparation adive needs to be followed to cleanse the bowel, so the Consultant can examine it well. It is very important that you follow these instructions correctly. If you are not properly prepared, then the procedure may not be effective and may have to be cancelled and re-booked.
One of the nurses will complete relevant documents and answer any questions you may have. We will ask you to undress and change into a patient gown. The endoscopist will meet you and discuss the procedure and possible complications of the examination and ask you to sign a consent form. When you are settled, we will attach you to monitors which allow us to check your blood pressure, pulse rate and blood oxygen levels during the test.
Before the procedure starts the endoscopist will perform an examination of the back passage (rectal examination). The colonoscope will then be passed into your back passage and manipulated around the bowel.
During the procedure you can watch the examination if you wish and ask any questions.
At any stage you are free to ask the staff to stop the procedure.
After the colonoscopy you will be taken to the recovery area where a nurse will observe you until it is clear you are able to move well and can leave the clinic. You will also be offered something to drink and to eat.
If you have had sedation you will be monitored for longer until fully alert.
Colonoscopy is a sensitive and accurate examination but like any procedure, it does have some risks. Please be assured that these risks are rare and that we monitor you closely during the examination.
There is a risk (1 in 1000 patients or 0.1%) of making a hole in the bowel wall (perforation). This may require an urgent operation to repair, and as with any other surgical procedure, can be a risk to life.
Bleeding following the removal of a polyp or biopsy is rare, but the risks are increased if you are taking anticoagulants (medication to thin your blood). The bleeding is usually minor and simply stops on its own.
You might feel bloated or have stomach cramps for 2 to 3 hours after.
You may also have some blood in your poo or bleeding from your bottom. These things are common.
If you have had sedation you are not able to drive for 24hours after. Similarly, you should not cycle, operate any machinery or cooking appliances, consume alcohol, or make important decisions or sign any legal documents for 24 hours after sedation.
This is an examination of the left side of your large bowel (colon) using a flexible tube known as a colonoscope. The colonoscope has its own lens and a light on the end, which relays pictures to a TV screen.
The colonoscope is passed into your back passage to allow us to look at the lining of your bowel wall. The procedure involves manoeuvring the colonoscope along your large bowel.
We may take small samples of tissue (known as biopsies) and send these to the laboratory for further examination.
The examination usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes but can sometimes take longer. You should expect to be in the department for 1 to 2 hours in total.
To allow a clear view, your bowel must be as clean as possible.
You will be given an enema to use at home. You should use the enema about an hour before you leave home for the examination. You cannot eat after using the enema, but you can drink fluids as normal.
Make sure you are near a toilet and have somewhere comfortable to lie down. Have a towel to lie on.
If you feel you cannot manage to give yourself the enema, our nurses can administer it for you on admission.
One of the nurses will complete relevant documents and answer any questions you may have. We will ask you to undress and change into a patient gown. The endoscopist will meet you and discuss with you again the test, possible complications of the examination and ask you to sign a consent form.
A nurse will stay with you at all times during your test. The colonoscope will be passed into your back passage.
The consultant will discuss the results with you. If you had a biopsy (sample of tissue) taken the results can take up to 2 weeks to be returned.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a safe and accurate examination but like any procedure, it does have some risks. Please be assured that these risks are rare and that we monitor you closely during the examination.
There is a risk (affects 1 patient in 15,000 or 0.007%) of making a hole in the bowel wall (perforation). This would require an urgent operation to repair, and as with any other surgical procedure, can be a risk to life.
Bleeding following the removal of a polyp or biopsy is rare, but the risks are increased if you are taking anticoagulants (medication to thin your blood). The bleeding is usually minor and simply stops on its own.
You might feel bloated, have a sore stomach and excess wind - this will settle.
Service was great, very friendly staff and prompt attention.
Staff were very helpful during my procedure there, and very supportive.
Very professionally run with knowledgeable courteous staff.
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