Preparation for EGD
You may have sips of clear liquids if needed up to 3 hrs before your procedure
A friend or family member must drive you to your procedure, and drive you home after. You can not take
public transporation. Please remember to bring the cell phone number of your driver in with you to your
procedure.
Medications: ONLY blood pressure or heart medications my be takien the day of your procedure with a small
sip of water. Otherwise, take the rest of your medications after your procedure is complete
TWO (2) WEEKS BEFORE PROCEDURE: If you are taking Coumadin/Plavix/Pradaxa/Warfarin/Xarelto or any
blood thinner (other than aspirin) contact your prescribing doctor or our office for any special/holding
instructions.
Anesthesia: In the weeks leading up to your procedure you will receive a call from the Anesthesia Nurse at
the Surgery Center to complete your pre-procedure interview. You MUST answer or return this call. If the
pre-procedure interview is not done, an assessment will be done when you arrive for your procedure. If the
Anesthesiologist has any concerns, this does not allow for any time to address them and your procedure could be
canceled. (Applies to sedated procedure ONLY)
Cancellation: Cancellation can only be done by our office. Not by the Surgery Center or the Anesthesia
Nurses. Please notify us by phone or patient portal as soon as possible if you need to cancel your
appointment. Keep in mind that these procedures require the coordination of several teams (Doctor, Facility,
Anesthesia, your insurance co/precertification), therefore, cancellation/rescheduling should be kept to a
minimum with as much advance notice as possible given. Procedures cancelled in less than 72 hrs. (3 Days)
before appointment, may be subject to a $75.00 fee.
Billing/Insurance Referrals: Our billing office can be reached at 302-456-5725, for any billing questions you may
have. If your managed care plan requires a referral for specialists or procedures, please contact your PCP ASAP to
request a referral. If a required referral is not received by our office in advance of your procedure, your insurance
company may not pay and you will be financially responsible for payment.