About usIsland Endoscopy offers expert patient care services in a comfortable setting for those who have healthcare needs related to the digestive system.
You can rest assured for excellent healthcare services from our board-certified gastroenterology specialists to perform procedures on organs of the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, colon, liver and others Island Endoscopy provides two main of services which are:
Our service procedures, can be accessed from one of our three locations island wide. Services are accessed by a simple phone call or an email, after which you will be contacted within 24 hours. Click to contact us! Island Endoscopy is a subsidiary of Jamaica Health Security Network Limited (JHSN). JHSN is a facilitator of health services through affiliated medical doctors and healthcare facilities throughout the island of Jamaica, and whose primary aim is to make specialized, premium healthcare services accessible to all Jamaicans. |
Colon Cancer ScreeningColon cancer is a common clinical problem which is increasing in Jamaica. It is the second highest cause of cancer mortality in most developed countries. In Jamaica, it is the third commonest cancer in both males and females. Colon cancer is preventable. The majority of such cancers arise from benign adenomatous polyps and in most cases it takes about ten years for a small adenomatous polyp to progress and transform to advanced colon cancer. Evidence indicates that significant reduction in colon cancer mortality can be achieved by screening; colonoscopy.
The objective of a colonoscopy is to detect and treat precursor lesions and early stage cancer. More Information |