Tests and Scans
Use the options below to explore medical tests and scans related to your area of interest.
Types of test and scan:
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a procedure in which a miniature telescope is inserted through a 2cm incision over a joint, for example the hip, knee, ankle or shoulder.
Colonoscopy in Newcastle
Are you looking to skip the waiting list and receive rapid access to a colonoscopy? At Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital our experienced consultants are renowned for their diagnostic accuracy and you can expect to receive any findings from your scope very quickly.
Colposcopy
If your cervical smear test indicates abnormal cells are present your consultant may recommend a colposcopy to examine the cells and tissue in your vagina and cervix.
Cystoscopy
Get rapid access to a cystoscopy at our Nuffield Health Hospital's. Our experienced urologists all specialise in this diagnostic procedure.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside your sigmoid colon (last one-third of your colon) and rectum using a flexible telescope.
Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
A gastroscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum using a flexible telescope.