Customized Holistic Exams 1 hour
Holistic | Digestive: Upper Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
Painless, full-tract upper and lower GI screening under sedation to detect polyps, ulcers, and early digestive diseases.
Central Clinic: Not available on Thursdays.
iHope Clinic: Available Wednesdays & Thursdays only.
Get a complete, non-invasive evaluation of your entire upper and lower digestive tract under painless sedation. This combined procedure visualizes the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and large intestine to detect ulcers, inflammation, polyps, and early signs of gastrointestinal disease.
Who It's For
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Digestive Symptom Investigation: Individuals experiencing persistent heartburn, acid reflux, stomach pain, chronic bloating, unexplained nausea, or changes in bowel habits (e.g., chronic diarrhea or constipation).
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Colorectal & Gastric Screening: Anyone aged 45+ or those with a personal or family history of gastrointestinal polyps, stomach cancer, or colorectal cancer. (Rather than waiting for symptoms or the public age 45 threshold, many adults in Taiwan electively book this screening between ages 30 and 40+.)
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Comprehensive Gut Health Check: Patients seeking a full top-to-bottom screening of their digestive system in a single, painless appointment.
What's Included & Why It Matters
1. Painless Upper Endoscopy (Gastroscopy)
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Upper GI Inspection: Direct visual examination of the lining of your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using a high-definition endoscope.
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Why It Matters: Identifies gastritis, ulcers, H. pylori infection, hiatus hernia, and early upper GI lesions.
2. Painless Colonoscopy
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Lower GI Inspection: Full visual evaluation of the entire large intestine (colon) and rectum.
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Why It Matters: The gold standard for detecting and preventing colorectal cancer through early identification of precancerous polyps.
3. Conscious Sedation / Anesthesia
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Painless Comfort: Administered by trained medical staff to ensure you remain completely comfortable and pain-free throughout both procedures.
4. English Report of Results
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Official Clinical Findings: A detailed analytical report provided in English for your medical records.
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Why It Matters: Offers precise diagnostic insights to share with your gastroenterologist or primary care physician for ongoing care.
How It Works
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Medication Adjustments (1 Week Prior): Stop taking blood thinners (e.g., Aspirin) and health supplements (such as Fish Oil, Ginseng, Ginkgo, Vitamin E, Lutein, Turmeric, Natto, or Red Yeast Rice) 7 days before your exam.
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Diet Prep (2 Days Prior): Switch to a low-residue diet (e.g., plain porridge, plain noodles, white toast, or low-residue meal replacements) to reduce intestinal stool.
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Bowel Prep (1 Day Prior & Exam Morning): Take your prescribed bowel cleansing agent (e.g., Bowklean) in two split doses as instructed, drinking plenty of water/sports drinks until your stool is a clear, light yellowish liquid.
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Fasting & Water Ban: Stop all water intake 4 hours before the examination to prevent aspiration during anesthesia.
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Procedure & Recovery: The painless procedure takes place under sedation. Afterwards, you will rest in the recovery area until the sedative wears off.
Good to Know
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Report Delivery: Your complete English report will be ready in 7–10 business days.
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Transportation Safety: Because you will receive sedation, you must not drive, ride a bicycle, or operate machinery after the procedure. Walking and taxi is okay.
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Clinic Rules: Do not wear contact lenses or nail polish/gel polish on the day of the exam, as these interfere with vital sign monitoring.
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On-Site Medical Procedures: Biopsies, tissue removal, polyp removal, hemostatic clips, or H. pylori testing performed based on the doctor's judgment during the scan are separate medical treatments and incur additional fees at check-out.
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Medication Guidance: If you take diabetes medications or anticoagulants, consult your physician for exact suspension instructions. Continue taking chronic constipation medications as usual.
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iHope Clinic
Hospital-level professional, clinic-like services. Yiyuan Clinic has four hospital-level centers: Specialized outpatient center, anti-aging medical beauty center, precision health examination center, purification dialysis center.
iHope Clinic positions itself as a "one-stop boutique medical service clinic" offering a private and a comfortable experience for patients.
Situated next to Taipei 101, offering excellent public transportation access and well-equipped parking facilities.
Team of experienced doctors with tenure from major hospitals aiming to provide professional diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
Our Specialists
Board-certified physicians at iHope Clinic.
Dr. Yeh Shu-Ching / 葉曙慶
Director of Internal Medicine
Specialties
- Kidney function (eGFR) improvement & reversal
- Edema relief & whole-body circulation
- Proteinuria, electrolytes & prostate conditions
- Hypertension, diabetes, lipid & uric acid control
Credentials
- Chief Physician, Department of Nephrology — Taipei Medical University Hospital
- Chief, Department of General Internal Medicine — TMUH
- Chief of Intensive Care Unit — TMUH
- Director of Internal Medicine Teaching — TMUH
- Internal Medicine Physician — National Taiwan University Hospital
- PhD candidate, Medical Informatics — Taipei Medical University
- MIT Artificial Intelligence Program — USA
Dr. Andre Zahn / 臧士淵
Aesthetic & Weight Management Specialist
Specialties
- Customized weight management programs
- Body sculpting & skin laser treatments
- Anti-aging & skin rejuvenation
- General internal medicine
Credentials
- Research Fellow — City of Hope Medical Center, USA
- Clinical Intern — City of Hope Medical Center, USA
- Clinical Training, Department of Dermatology — TMUH
- Integrated Medicine Physician — TMUH
Booking policy
Four things to expect before you reserve. Full terms are in our Refund Policy.
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Health history questionnaire
If relevant to your package & partner provider, we will email you a confidential Personal & Health Information Questionnaire and ask for a copy of your ID. The hospital needs this information to prep your visit safely.
Concierge call, included
Once your deposit is in, book a 10-minute video call with our concierge team before your visit. We'll walk you through preparation, what to expect, and answer your questions.
How Payment Works
Depending on your selected package and provider, payment will either be collected directly or you will receive a secure payment link via email prior to your service.