Endoscopy Suite
Phone: (203) 432-7324
Fax: (203) 432-2912
Hours: 8:30 – 4:30, Monday through Thursday for procedures
Our Staff
Chief: Dr. Harry Aslanian
Manager: Linda DiGangi, RN
Nurse: Maureen Romano, RN
Are board certified gastroenterologic (GI) internists assisted by highly trained nursing staff who provide care from intake to discharge.
Our Services
The Endoscopy Suite, located on the 5th floor at 17 Hillhouse Avenue, provides a full range of upper and lower endoscopic procedures.
Upper endoscopy – what is it?
It is an exam of the upper GI system (the esophagus/stomach and upper intestines). While under conscious sedation, a tube is passed and transmits images to a TV screen.
Colonoscopy – what is it?
It is an exam of the large intestine that uses a thin, flexible tube called a “colonoscope”. The tube is passed into the rectum and transmits images to a TV screen. This test allows the doctor to look inside the large intestine from the lowest part (the rectum) all the way to the opening to the small intestine.
Sigmoidoscopy – what is it?
It is an exam of the sigmoid colon with a shorter flexible tube. This procedure is less invasive than the colonoscopy.
Appointments
Appointments are scheduled upon receipt of a referral from the treating clinician. You will be contacted by telephone to schedule an appointment.
Preparing for the procedure
Instructions to prepare for the procedure will be sent to you by mail (or go here for colonoscopy prep instructions or here for sigmoidoscopy prep instructions.) Please make arrangement for a family member or friend to pick you up at the Endoscopy Suite after your procedure. The medication given during the procedure may cause drowsiness, making it unsafe for you to drive home or take public transportation alone.
The day of the procedure
Do not eat or drink anything the day of your scheduled procedure. If you are taking medicines, take them with a sip of water unless directed otherwise. Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment.
After your procedure
Please call your clinician if you have pain, bleeding, black stools or fever.
