Endoscopic Diagnostics at MC Brigid under the Medical Guarantee Program
At Brigid Medical Center in Kharkiv, patients can receive gastroscopy and colonoscopy free of charge under the NHSU Medical Guarantees Program. An electronic referral and compliance with the eligibility criteria of the relevant service package are required.
Who is eligible for free examination?
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy — EGD (gastroscopy)
The service may be provided free of charge on the basis of:
- an electronic referral from the patient’s declared primary care physician; or
- an electronic referral from a treating specialist for patients aged 50 years or older.
Colonoscopy
The service may be provided free of charge on the basis of:
- an electronic referral from the patient’s declared primary care physician; or
- an electronic referral from a treating specialist for patients aged 45 years or older;
Frequency of diagnostic colonoscopy: once every two years, or annually for patients in a risk group, unless other medical indications require more frequent examination.
What is included in the covered service?
- physician consultation before the procedure and assessment of possible contraindications;
- anesthesiologist consultation before sedation or anesthesia;
- diagnostic gastroscopy or colonoscopy;
- local or general anesthesia when medically indicated;
- photo and/or video documentation of the examination;
- chromoendoscopy or virtual chromoendoscopy when indicated;
- biopsy and collection of other biological samples when indicated;
- endoscopic interventions or procedures, including polyp removal, when medically indicated and safe to perform during the examination;
- preparation of the medical conclusion and procedure report immediately after the examination;
- referral and organization of sample transportation to a pathology laboratory;
- recording of results on the patient’s digital storage device upon request;
- emergency medical care if required.
How to receive the service
- Obtain an electronic referral from your primary care physician or treating specialist.
- Call Brigid Medical Center and provide the administrator with your electronic referral number.
- Confirm eligibility. The administrator will verify the referral type, age, and other required details.
- Schedule a convenient appointment and receive preparation instructions.
- On the day of the examination, bring an identity document, available medical records, previous examination results, and a list of medications you take.
When may gastroscopy be needed?
Upper abdominal pain or discomfort, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, anemia, signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, suspected gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, precancerous changes, or a tumor process.
When may colonoscopy be needed?
Blood in stool, persistent changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, unexplained anemia, weight loss, suspected inflammatory bowel disease, polyps or colorectal cancer, as well as preventive examination of patients in the relevant age or risk group.
Why choose Brigid Medical Center?
Modern video endoscopy
Detailed mucosal visualization with mandatory photo and/or video documentation of the examination.
Anesthesia support
The procedure may be performed with anesthesia or medical sedation when clinically indicated.
Comprehensive approach
Biopsy, endoscopic interventions, and referral of samples for histopathological examination when indicated.
Patient safety
Post-procedure observation, infection control, and readiness to provide emergency medical care.
Appointment booking and referral verification
8/10 Kulykivskyi Descent, Kharkiv
+380 99 300 44 41
