Experienced Gastroenterologists
2,000+ Complex Endoscopic Procedures Performed
Referral Centre for Complex Endoscopic Care
Advanced Endoscopic In-House Procedures
EMR, ESD, EUS, ERCP
Comprehensive Endoscopy Screening & Treatment, Led By Gastroenterology Specialists in Singapore
2,000+ Complex Endoscopic Procedures Performed
EMR, ESD, EUS, ERCP
Board-certified with interventional experience
EMR, ESD, EUS, ERCP
Not every abnormal finding requires surgery.
Early changes can often be treated with targeted advanced endoscopic procedures that have minimal impact on surrounding tissue.
Our team will assess if you need endoscopic treatment and guide you through all available options.
Take control of your digestive health before symptoms appear. Most conditions are treatable when caught early.
As a specialist endoscopy centre in Singapore, AliveoMedical offers gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and advanced therapeutic procedures in the same clinic, enabling your care to move from assessment to treatment when appropriate.
1. Consultation
Clinical Review:
Meet our gastroenterologist to discuss symptoms, medical history, and determine the right scope for you.
2. Screening
Same-Day Scopes:
Gastroscopy and/or colonoscopy performed under sedation to ensure comfort.
3. Treatment
Same-Day Intervention:
If polyps or bleeding are found, we can often treat them immediately (EMR/ESD) during the same session.
4. Recovery
Results & Rest:
Brief recovery in-clinic while sedation wears off, followed by a post-procedure briefing on your results.
1. Consultation
Clinical Review:
Meet our gastroenterologist to discuss symptoms, medical history, and determine the right scope for you.
2. Screening
Diagnostic Scopes:
Gastroscopy and/or colonoscopy performed under sedation to ensure comfort.
3. Treatment
Concurrent Intervention:
If polyps or bleeding are found, we can often treat them immediately during the same session.
4. Recovery
Results & Rest:
Brief recovery while sedation wears off, followed by a post-procedure briefing on your results.
If you’re over 40, experiencing ongoing digestive symptoms, or have a family history of colorectal cancer, timely screening plays an important role in early detection and management.
At AliveoMedical, consultation, endoscopic screening, and selected minimally invasive treatments are integrated into a single care pathway.
In Singapore, screening colonoscopy for colorectal cancer in people at average risk generally starts from age 50, in line with national recommendations.
However, some individuals may benefit from earlier colonoscopy, especially if they have symptoms (such as rectal bleeding or a persistent change in bowel habits), a strong family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, or certain medical conditions like inflammatory bowel disease; these decisions should be made in consultation with a doctor.
Internationally, several expert bodies have begun to lower the recommended starting age for average‑risk screening from 50 to 45 years because of rising colorectal cancer rates in younger adults, and this evolving evidence continues to be monitored by clinicians in Singapore.
Many early gastrointestinal conditions and precancerous polyps cause little or no symptoms. Screening helps detect silent changes early, when management is often easier.
In many cases, yes. Most colorectal cancers start as benign polyps. Colonoscopy allows these to be identified and, when suitable, removed during the same procedure, which may reduce future cancer risk.
The scope itself typically takes 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the examination and whether treatment is needed. Including preparation and recovery, you should expect to spend several hours at the clinic.
In most cases, yes. Polyps, bleeding points, or certain abnormalities may be managed endoscopically during the same session, depending on clinical findings. Your specialist will act according to what is appropriate for your condition.
For people at average risk with normal findings, colonoscopy is commonly repeated every ten years. If polyps are found or the risk is higher, earlier follow-up may be recommended.
