What would be a ballpark cost of going to visit a gastroenterologist to try and assess a potential problem?
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I am going to assume you don't have insurance.  When I went to see one,  it cost me about $200 cuz the doctor was out of my insurance network.  That was just a follow up to a procedure.  All together, with procedure, it cost me about $2000.  $1500 for procedure, $300 for in-patient, and about $200 for the follow-up.  Luckily the procedure and the in-patient were partially covered by insurance.  All in all, it's expencive.
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The Japanese probably have the most experience in the world and pioneered endoscopy for the diagnosis of stomach problems. \n\nThere are a number of excellent options in US including the Ochsner Foundation in New Orleans. Cost may be an issue, but they are excellent. \n\nMy understanding is that there is an excellent hospital in Costa Rica, associated with Baylor University Medical Center. You should be able to find it on the internet.\n\nThere is a surgeon in San Salvador whom I know. He trained in the US in both General Surgery and Pathology. He is excellent if you can find him. His name is Dr Juan Calix.\n\nHope this helps
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It would be best to check with your doctor, they will know.
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Yes you should. There is no way to know for certain but for a Dr to check you. You can look for a clinic in your area if you are worried about the costs.
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consult general physician for general checkup.\nthen o.k.
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depends how close you are to canada. you'd spend money going there and back and maybe have to spend the night. That all adds up. My blood work is about $220 (total) when I have it done, but it might be different for gastric. Explain to your doctor that you don't have insurance and they might be able to send you somewhere.
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I think you should go to your GP, to get a check-up.  That's what I would do.
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Consult your physician.
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check with your doctor.
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ask the doctor for one
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Could run a couple thousand, most insurance compnaies cover the cost. Depneds if you have it a center or hospital, and if they need to sedate you.
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My mom wants that done as well. The last doc she saw wanted $3,500. It can either go higher or lower. just make sure that whoever you use is board certified and ask to speak to some of the past people that he/she has helped.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, Crones, Colitis  ,he should he checked out by a gastroenterologist
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you should see your doctor to have it tested
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Going to a doctor might be best
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Let a doctor diagnose it.
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Look in your local phone book under the Caterer's and ask them their prices, also ask them if they will let you sample their food, in their place of business or some caterers let you come to a reception they are doing and taste test the food on the side.  Good Luck to You.