Endoscopies/gastroscopies are widely used for diagnosis, screening and treatment of the above conditions.
In the hands of a specialist, endoscopies can be used for providing a closer look into critical organs,
and are also often used to help patients avoid more invasive surgery.
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents can also use your MediSave to pay for gastroscopy screening (up to $650), provided you are aged 50 years old and above.
For more information on insurance, medisave, and billing, contact us now and we’ll advise accordingly!
Dr Kieron Lim is a senior gastroenterologist specializing in treating patients for digestive and
colon
conditions. He brings with him international experience in using endoscopic procedures to safely and
accurately diagnose patients for peace of mind.
Prior to setting up his specialist clinic at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Dr Lim was Head of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital (NUH). He is currently a visiting consultant at NUH where he continues to be involved in postgraduate education and training of future specialists.
Appointments:
- Director, Mount Elizabeth Liver Transplant Program
- Chair, Endoscopy Committee Mount Elizabeth Hospital
- Chair, Gastroenterology Special Interest Group Mount Elizabeth Hospital
Academic Qualifications:
MBBS, University of London
Member, Royal College of Physicians (UK)
Fellow, Academy of Medicine (Gastroenterology) Singapore
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh)
Our friendly staff will assist you with scheduling an appointment and getting you ready to see Dr Lim.
Dr Kieron Lim will understand your symptoms, experience and study your medical history and any recent reports. An endoscopy may be recommended based on the evaluation.
Dr Kieron Lim will understand your symptoms, experience and study your medical history and any recent reports. An endoscopy may be recommended based on the evaluation.
After which, Dr Lim will run through a personalized treatment plan with you, empowering you to make informed decisions about your gastric health.
With modern technology, endoscopies do not cause any pain as patients will undergo sedation.
Most patients resume their activities within 24 hours after the sedation wears off.
This also means that it can be carried out as an outpatient procedure with no hospital stay,
and you will be able to recuperate in the comfort of your home.
As a preventive measure, endoscopies are claimable under insurance and MediSave. The price of a endoscopy will depend on any additional services conducted such as biopsies or laboratory tests.
Yes. Endoscopies prevent many forms of cancer (stomach/gastric, oesophageal) by identifying polyps
(growths) in the digestive tract. This allows them to be removed before they turn malignant and
cancerous.
Stomach cancer is the 6th most common cancer in Singaporean men, and 8th most common in Singaporean
women.
Use the form below to make an appointment with Dr Lim today, or call us at 6836 0080.
In order for accurate visualisation during the endoscopy, you will have to fast overnight before undergoing the procedure. This will provide Dr Lim with a complete view of your digestive tract and spot any potential growths.
Kieron Lim Gastroenterology Clinic
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
3 Mount Elizabeth #10–02
Singapore 228510
Tel: +65 6836 0080
Fax: +65 6737 2389
