Southern Ontario Endoscopy Centre

• Call and schedule an appointment prior to visiting.
• If you do not have an appointment, wait in your vehicle and call the office.
• Only patients with an appointment are allowed to enter the clinic.
• Rides can wait in their vehicles if possible.
• Everyone entering the building MUST wear a mask or face covering.
• No food or beverage is allowed inside the clinic.
• Restrooms are for patient use only.
• If experiencing COUGH, FEVER, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, or in contact with others experiencing those symptoms, return to your vehicle and call the clinic.
• Upon entering, sanitize hands with sanitizer at the front desk and practice social distancing.
• For colonoscopy, fast the day before and be on an all clear fluids diet.
• Do not eat any solid food the day before colonoscopy.
• Allowed drinks for colonoscopy prep: chicken/beef/vegetable broth, Jello, Gatorade, tea & coffee (no dairy, avoid red/green colors).
• If prep causes nausea, try chilling and drinking with a straw, eating freezes/popsicles (yellow/orange only), or taking Gravol (if no allergies).
• You cannot take a bus home alone after a procedure; a responsible adult must accompany you if taking a taxi.
• Expect to be at the clinic approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
• If changing or canceling an appointment, 5 business days notice is required or a $100 cancellation fee will apply.
• Arrive at the clinic 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment for a procedure.
• Bring a valid health card.
• Bring completed questionnaires (yellow & pink sheets).
• You will remain in the recovery room for 30 minutes or longer after the procedure.
• You may feel bloated and experience some abdominal pain or discomfort after the procedure.
• You will be able to resume your normal diet after the procedure unless instructed otherwise.

Call the office to schedule an appointment.

• :519-915-9494

• https://southernontarioendoscopy.com/resources/