To value add to our core operations in providing a reliable and conducive environment for a wide range of surgical procedures, Novena Surgery has two endoscopy suites for endoscopy procedure: Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy.
Patients can also choose to have an endoscopy screening procedure in Novena Surgery for diagnostic or preventive purposes by selecting from our direct scope services. The direct scope service price is for patients utilizing their Medisave only, and does not include pre- and post- consultation fees.
| Scope Services | Price (before GST) | Medisave Claimable |
| Gastroscopy (OGD) | $ 800.00 | up to $ 650.00 |
| Colonoscopy | $ 1,450.00 | up to $ 1,250.00 |
| Gastroscopy (OGD) & Colonoscopy | $ 1,800.00 | up to $ 1,600.00 |
| Polypectomy | $ 350.00 (Additional) | – |
| Ligation of Piles | $ 350.00 (Additional) | – |
Package Inclusions:
- Surgery Facility Fees
- Surgeon Fees (for Scope Services Only)
- Recovery Bed
Recovery Suites (Optional):
- Day: S$250.00
- Overnight: S$500
- Treatment Fee: S$160
Please contact us at +65-6254 9331 or drop us an email at admin@novenasurgery.com.sg to understand more about our Endoscopy services.
Gastroscopy
What is a gastroscopy?
A gastroscopy is an examination of your upper digestive or gastrointestinal tract. This includes your throat, food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and upper part of the small intestine.
It involves the use of a long, thin, flexible tube called a gastroscope that has a camera inside it – your doctor will insert the gastroscope carefully through the mouth and into your stomach. This allows your doctor to get a clear, detailed view of your digestive tract.
Why do you need a gastroscopy?
A gastroscopy is used to diagnose stomach problems such as nausea, heartburn, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss and bloating.
In addition, a gastroscopy is used to screen for ulcers or polyps, stomach cancer and to remove tissue for testing (biopsies).
What can you expect in a gastroscopy?
Preparing for a Gastroscopy
You will need to stop eating at least 6 hours before the gastroscopy and avoid drinking 2-3 hours before.
If you choose to be sedated during the gastroscopy, you will need to arrange for someone to take or drive you home after the gastroscopy. The sedation medicine can stay in the body for up to 24 hours, and you will need to arrange for someone to be around during this time.
During a Gastroscopy
A local anesthetic spray will be applied to numb your throat. If you choose to be sedated, the sedative medication will be given to you to help you relax.
You will be lying down on your left side, and the doctor will insert the gastroscope down your throat.
Once the examination is complete, you will be taken to a recovery bed or suite to rest for an hour before the sedation begins to wear off.
The whole procedure is short, usually taking less than 15 minutes.
Colonoscopy
What is a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is an examination of your colon (otherwise known as the large intestine) and rectum. The colon is part of your digestive system and connects your small intestine to your rectum.
It involves the use of a long, thin, soft and flexible tube called a colonoscope that has a camera inside it – your doctor will gently insert the colonoscope which is about the width of a finger, through the anus and carefully push it into the rectum and colon. This allows your doctor to get a clear, detailed view of your colon.
The examination is done under sedation for your comfort.
Why do you need a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is used to diagnose colon or rectum abnormalities such as rectal bleeding, constipation, diarrhea, blood in stool, abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss.
In addition, a colonoscopy is used to screen for polyps, colon cancer and to diagnose inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
What can you expect in a colonoscopy?
Preparing for a Colonoscopy
You will need to go on a low fibre diet 3 days before the colonoscopy, and stop eating solid foods at least 24 hours before the colonoscopy. A bowel prep, laxative kit will be given to you to induce bowel movement to clear your colon of solid waste – this ensures your doctor gets a clear view of your colon during the colonoscopy.
As you will be sedated during the colonoscopy, you will need to arrange for someone to take or drive you home after the colonoscopy. The sedation medicine can stay in the body for up to 24 hours, and you will need to arrange for someone to be around during this time.
You will be sedated for the procedure and be asked to lie on your side before the doctor inserts a colonoscope into your rectum. The scope contains a small light and camera, and a tube to pump small amounts of air or carbon dioxide to inflate the colon to give provide a better view.
During a Colonoscopy
You will be sedated to ease any potential discomfort.
You will be lying down on your side with your knees tucked into your body, and the doctor will insert the colonoscope into your colon through your anus.
Once the examination is complete, you will be taken to a recovery bed or suite to rest for an hour before the sedation begins to wear off.
The whole procedure is short, usually taking less than 20 minutes.
Why choose Novena Surgery for a gastroscopy or colonoscopy?
Doctors who choose to perform a gastroscopy or colonoscopy at Novena Surgery will perform the procedure in an endoscopy suite equipped with a high-definition camera system – this allows doctors to view their procedures with unprecedented clarity and transmit their findings smoothly.
Post-procedure, patients can choose to recover in one of Novena Surgery’s comfortable private suites, or in our 12-bed recovery unit under the care of well-trained nursing staff.
Waiting times are also shortened as patients need only turn up half-an-hour before their surgery, and be checked into the ward within 10 minutes of arrival.
Patients’ companions have the option of patronising Velocity, Square and Square 2 shopping malls that are seamlessly integrated with Novena Medical Centre, the building housing Novena Surgery.
I want to undergo a gastroscopy/colonoscopy in Novena Surgery but I do not have a GP referral letter.
Depending on the area you live in or that is convenient for you, we have established GP partners whom you can see to obtain a referral letter to an endoscopist.
| Area of Singapore | Name of GP Clinic | Doctor’s Name | GP Clinic Address | GP Clinic Tele |
| SOUTH | Thomas Clinic | Dr Thomas Cherian | 61 TELOK BLANGAH HEIGHTS, #01-97, Singapore 100061 | 6270 4354 |
| SOUTH | Everton Clinic | Dr Lily Lie | 7 EVERTON PARK, #01-17, Singapore 080007 | 62207872 |
| CENTRAL | Novena Medical Center Family Clinic | Dr Ong Chong Sen | 10 SINARAN DRIVE #11-19 SINGAPORE 307506 | 63976861 |
| CENTRAL | Family Health Clinic | Dr Clement Lai Chee Tiong | 43 Holland Drive, #01-65, Singapore 270043 | 67777933 |
| CENTRAL | Physician Family Practice | Dr Lai Yirong | 101 THOMSON ROAD, #01-17, UNITED SQUARE Singapore 307591 | 62548182 |
| East | K.L. Tay Clinic | Dr Tay Kok Ling | 632 BEDOK RESERVOIR RD, #01-822, Singapore 470632 | 64481630 |
| East | Alliance Clinic | Dr Lim Peng Keong | 652 JALAN TENAGA, #01-50, Singapore 410652 | 68469585 |
| East | St Georges Clinic & Surgery | Dr Lee Siew Khim | 3 St George’s Rd #01-105 | 6298 4833 |
| East | Mediplus clinic | Dr Ho Lai Kwun | 305 Ubi Ave 1 #01-177, Singapore 400305 | 6741 7958 |
| East | Chuah Clinic & Surgery | Dr Chuah Say Bah | 113 ALJUNIED AVE 2, #01-19, Singapore 380113 | 67452104 |
| East | Lifecare Medical Centre | DR Lee Wee Chieh | 36 CIRCUIT ROAD, #01-416, Singapore 370036 | 67461533 |
| East | Advance Clinic & Surgery | Dr Lim Peng Keong | 301 UBI AVE 1, #01-269, Singapore 400301 | 67421156 |
| East | Lua Clinic & Surgery | Dr Lua Cheong Tiong | 350 UBI AVE 1, #01-941, Singapore 400350 | 67450722 |
| East | Kallang Bahru Family Clinic | Dr Joseph Teo Boon Leng | 66 KALLANG BAHRU, #01-485, Singapore 330066 | 62950010 |
| East | Goh Medical Clinic | Dr Goh Mei Yin | 136 POTONG PASIR AVE 3, #01-164, Singapore 350136 | 62827886 |
| East | Healthpro Clinic and Surgery | Dr Quah Siok Chuan | 820 TAMPINES ST 81, #01-516, Singapore 520820 | 67833306 |
| North-East | Atrio (AMK) | Dr Tay Jun Min | 532 ANG MO KIO AVENUE 10, #01-2461, CHENG SAN CENTRE Singapore 560532 | 64554282 |
| West | Caring Family Clinic | Dr Janice Choo | 501 JURONG WEST STREET 51, #01-271, Singapore 640501 | 65645677 |
| West | Teo Clinic & Surgery | Dr Teo Tiong Kiat | 352 CLEMENTI AVE 2, #01-111, Singapore 120352 | 67760216 |
| West | Jo-Lin Family Clinic | Dr Josephine Lee | 533 CHOA CHU KANG ST 51, SINGAPORE 680533 | 67606014 |
| West | Teo Clinic & Surgery | Dr Teo Tiong Kiat | 352 CLEMENTI AVE 2, #01-111, Singapore 120352 | 67760216 |
| West | MY Clinic | Dr Alan Liem and Dr Sabrina Yee | 9 KING ALBERT PARK, #01-50, KAP Singapore 598332 | 66108335 |
| West | Chong Family Clinic | Dr Chong Wai Mun | Blk 442 Clementi Ave 3 #01-113 Singapore 120442 | 62661998 |
| North | G&H Medical Clinic | Dr Goh Cheng Hong | 106 YISHUN RING ROAD, #01-173, Singapore 760106 | 67586322 |
| North | Psalms Family Clinic | Dr Lim Sook Yean | 293 YISHUN ST 22, #01-217, Singapore 760293 | 67583309 |
| North | Pidemco Medical Clinic | Dr Jasmine Hui Meng Tong | 156 Yishun St 11 #01-112 Singapore 760156 | 67560606 |
I want to undergo a gastroscopy/colonoscopy in Novena Surgery and have a GP referral letter, but I do not have a specialist doctor in mind yet.
This list consists of specialists who commonly perform gastroscopies/colonoscopies at Novena Surgery – contact us at +65-6254 9331 or admin@novenasurgery.com.sg and we will help you book a gastroscopy/colonoscopy with a specialist doctor from the list.
| Name of Specialist Clinic | Name of Specialist Doctor | Specialist Clinic Address | Specialist Clinic Opening Hours |
| Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Frances Lim | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
| Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Cheryl Lau | Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
| Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Dean Koh | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
| Nexus Surgical | Dr Jane Tan | Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre 3 Mount Elizabeth #08-06, Singapore 228510 Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre 38 Irrawaddy Road, #08-43, Singapore 329563 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre A 820 Thomson Road, #06-05, Singapore 574623 Parkway East Medical Centre 319 Joo Chiat Place #05-01, Singapore 427989 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
| PanAsia Surgery Group | Dr Melvin Look | Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre #10-43/44 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #11-15, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510 Parkway East Medical Centre #04-03 319 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427989 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
| Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Charles Tsang | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
| PanAsia Surgery Group | Dr Denis Cheong | Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre #10-43/44 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #11-15, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510 Parkway East Medical Centre #04-03 319 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427989 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
| Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Aileen Seah | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
| One Surgical Clinic & Surgery | Dr Ng Chee Yung | Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre Suite 09-23, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Medical Centre #02-06, 321 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #13-05, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510 Mount Alvernia Medical Centre Block A, #01-06, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 | Mon – Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM Sat: 9 AM – 1 PM Sun & P.H.: Closed |
| GI Endoscopy and Liver Centre | Dr Quan Wai Leong | 101 Irrawaddy Road, #15-01 Royal Square at Novena, Singapore 329565 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
| Eric Gan Surgery | Dr Eric Gan | #06-55, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 | Mon – Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM Sat: 9 AM – 1 PM Sun & P.H.: Closed |
| G & L Surgical Clinic | Dr Ganesh Ramalingam | 38 Irrawaddy Road, #05-23, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |