Gastroscopy in Dubai

A gastroscopy may be clinically appropriate for patients experiencing:

• Persistent or unexplained heartburn or acid reflux
• Chronic upper abdominal pain or discomfort
• Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
• Unexplained nausea and vomiting Bleeding from the upper GI tract (vomiting blood or black, tarry stools
• Unexplained weight loss or anaemia
• Suspected coeliac disease or gastritis Monitoring of known conditions such as Barrett's oesophagus or peptic ulcers

During the procedure, Dr. Banerjee may also perform therapeutic interventions, including biopsy (tissue sampling) for histopathological examination, removal of polyps, or treatment of bleeding sites.

At ELEMENTAL Day Surgical Center, accurate diagnosis depends on the quality of the equipment as much as on the endoscopist. That is why our gastroscopy service is performed using the Olympus EVIS X1 endoscopy system - the world's current-generation endoscopy platform, featuring integrated artificial intelligence (Al) capabilities.

The EVIS X1 system represents a significant development in gastrointestinal imaging, offering a range of modern features designed to improve lesion detection, characterisation, and treatment:

• Texture and Color Enhancement Imaging (TXI) - This advanced imaging mode enhances texture, brightness, and colour, making it easier to identify subtle abnormalities such as inflammation, flat or depressed lesions, and early neoplastic changes. TXI aims to contribute to higher detection rates and improve qualitative diagnosis
• Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) - A proven optical technology that uses specific blue and green wavelengths to create strong contrast between blood vessels and surrounding mucosa. NBI supports high-confidence optical diagnosis and allows for precise characterisation of detected lesions
• ENDO-AID CADe (Computer-Aided Detection) - The EVIS X1 system is equipped with an Al-powered detection application that uses artificial intelligence to suggest the potential presence of lesions such as colonic polyps, malignant neoplasms, and adenomas

This Al assistant serves as a "second pair of eyes," supporting the endoscopist in identifying suspicious areas that might otherwise be missed

• Red Dichromatic Imaging (RDI) - Designed to enhance the visibility of deep blood vessels and bleeding sources, RDI makes haemostasis quicker and easier, reducing physician stress during therapeutic procedure
• Extended Depth of Field (EDOF) - Allows precise endoscopic observations through continuous broad focus and seamless magnification, reducing the need for constant focal adjustments and improving examination efficiency

• Step 1 - Pre-Procedure Consultation - Dr. Ashwini Banerjee will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms, and explain the procedure in detail. You will have the opportunity to ask questions before providing written informed consent, in full compliance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) standards
• Step 2 - Preparation - You will be advised to fast (no food or drink) for at least 6-8 hours before the procedure to ensure an empty stomach. Your doctor will provide specific instructions regarding medications, particularly blood thinners
• Step 3 - The Procedure (Under Sedation) - Gastroscopy is performed under deep sedation at our facility, meaning you will be relaxed and comfortable throughout. Most patients feel no pain and are unlikely to remember the procedure. Dr. Banerjee will gently insert the endoscope through your mouth, capturing high-definition images using the EVIS X1 system's advanced imaging modes. The procedure typically takes 10-15 minutes
• Step 4 - Recovery and Results - After the procedure, you will be monitored in a recovery area until the sedation wears off (approximately 30-60 minutes). You will need an adult to drive you home and you should not operate any heavy machinery or sign any legal paperworks for rest of the day. Dr. Banerjee will discuss the initial findings with you before discharge; histopathology results from any biopsies taken will be available within 5-10 working days

• At ELEMENTAL Day Surgical Center, patient safety and adherence to DHA facility standards govern how we work. As a DHA-licensed facility, we operate at hospital-grade safety and hygiene standards. Olympus EVIS X1 with Al - We use the current-generation endoscopy system available today, featuring integrated artificial intelligence for computer-aided lesion detection. This technology supports higher adenoma detection rates and improves diagnostic confidence
• Expert gastroenterologist - Dr. Ashwini Banerjee is a UK-trained Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience. He is JAG-accredited in endoscopy and is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) and an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO)
• Certified specialists only - All endoscopic procedures at ELEMENTAL are performed exclusively by DHA-licensed specialists with documented training and clinical privileges in gastroenterology. We do not employ technicians or non-medical personnel for any diagnostic or therapeutic procedure
• Full DHA compliance - Our practice strictly adheres to DHA Standards for health facilities, including infection control protocols, patient privacy, informed consent, and emergency preparedness

Book Your Gastroscopy Consultation

If you have persistent digestive symptoms or need a routine check, a gastroscopy at ELEMENTAL offers a diagnostic option your gastroenterologist may recommend. With Dr. Ashwini Banerjee and the Olympus EVIS X1 system, the procedure is performed under sedation where indicated, with same-day discharge. Contact us to arrange a consultation.

A gastroenterologist consultation at ELEMENTAL costs AED 750. Gastroscopy performed under sedation starts from AED 7,100.

The final figure depends on whether sedation is used, whether biopsies are taken and sent for histology, and whether a test for Helicobacter pylori is required. These decisions are made by the gastroenterologist at the consultation, and you receive a written estimate with a fixed price before the appointment is booked.

ELEMENTAL works on a self-pay basis: payment is settled at the clinic rather than billed to an insurer. If your policy includes out-patient reimbursement, we provide an itemised invoice and a medical report so you can claim from your insurer — whether the cost is reimbursed, and how much, is decided by your insurance company under the terms of your policy.

The procedure is performed by DHA-licensed doctors at ELEMENTAL Day Surgical Center in Jumeirah 1, Dubai.

Related at ELEMENTAL: gastroenterologist consultation · colonoscopy under sedation.

Prices updated: August 2026.

At ELEMENTAL this treatment is carried out by Dr. Ashwini Banerjee, Consultant Gastroenterologist.

A diagnostic gastroscopy answers most upper-gut questions. Some do not stop there, and the reason to ask about them before booking is simple: not every endoscopist performs them, and being sent from one place to another loses weeks.

• ERCP — endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, used where a stone, a stricture or an obstruction of the bile or pancreatic duct is suspected. It is a therapeutic procedure, not a first-line test, and it follows imaging rather than replacing it.
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) — an ultrasound probe on the endoscope, which images the pancreas, bile ducts and the wall of the gut from the inside and allows tissue sampling of lesions that cannot be reached otherwise.
• Push enteroscopy — for the small bowel beyond the reach of a standard gastroscope, typically in obscure bleeding or anaemia.
• Stricture dilatation and enteral stents — for narrowing that causes difficulty swallowing or obstruction.
• Feeding tube placement — where nutrition cannot be maintained by mouth.

At ELEMENTAL these are performed by Dr. Ashwini Banerjee, Consultant Gastroenterologist, who holds a CCT in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine and developed his pancreatobiliary practice at a regional hepato-pancreato-biliary centre in the NHS. Which of these is appropriate, and whether the safe setting is a day surgical centre or a hospital, is decided at the consultation — AED 750 — and quoted in writing before anything is booked. Individual findings vary, and each procedure carries risks that are explained to you in writing before you consent.