Endoscopy Center
The Endoscopy Center is a 7,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility that provides an advanced environment for endoscopy and training. More than 12,600 endoscopic procedures are performed annually at UK Chandler Hospital, UK Good Samaritan and the VA Hospital.
Procedures that are regularly performed include:
For your comfort and safety, the Endoscopy Center features:
- Soundproof procedure rooms
- Private patient/physician conference rooms
- An advanced air filtration system with high-flow negative pressure ventilation for maximum patient safety
- A state-of-the-art endoscope sterilization and monitoring systems
Preparing for your visit to the UK Endoscopy Center:
Location and Directions:
The UK Endoscopy Center operates facilities at UK Chandler Hospital and UK Good Samaritan Hospital. Both centers are located in Lexington, Kentucky, and are staffed by UK HealthCare physicians. For directions, please select the location where your procedure is scheduled.
View UK Chandler Hospital Endoscopy location & directions (PDF, 451 KB)
View UK Good Samaritan Hospital Endoscopy location & directions (PDF, 343 KB)
Resources
Endoscopy
Upper GI endoscopy - American Gastroenterological Association
Colon cancer
Colorectal cancer fact sheet - UK HealthCare
Colorectal cancer - American Gastroenterological Association
Colon and rectal cancer - American Cancer Society
For Referring Providers:
To refer a patient for an open-access endoscopic procedure, please follow the instructions on the referral form and fax it to 859-257-9843.
To refer a patient for an advanced endoscopic procedure (ERCP, upper and lower EUS, Halo/Barrx, etc.) please follow the instructions on the referral form and fax it to 859-323-5274.
Please note, the UK Endoscopy Center does not accept self referrals.