Henry Ford Endoscopy Center

After decades of planning, Henry Ford Health proudly unveils its state-of-the-art Endoscopy Center, conveniently located at Henry Ford Hospital. This cutting-edge 24,000-square-foot facility features:

• 11 advanced procedure rooms
• 29 patient recovery bays
• The latest technology for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring a wide range of gastrointestinal (GI) and related conditions

This facility, encompassing our continued unwavering commitment to academics, education, and environmental sustainability, provides everything from routine screenings to highly specialized, minimally invasive interventions — all in one comprehensive center.

What Is Endoscopy?

Endoscopy is a medical procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera (called an endoscope) to view internal organs through natural openings or small incisions. This technique helps doctors:

• Examine the digestive tract
• Diagnose or monitor diseases
• Perform certain treatments without traditional surgery

Common Endoscopic Procedures

Henry Ford offers a full range of endoscopic services, including:

• Digestive Tract Procedures
•  Upper Endoscopy (EGD): Esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine
• Colonoscopy: Large intestine (colon)
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: Rectum and sigmoid colon
• Capsule Endoscopy: Swallowed camera capsule to view the small intestine
• Deep Bowel Enteroscopy: Advanced imaging of the small intestine

Biliary and Pancreatic Procedures

• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography): Bile ducts and pancreas
• EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound): Ultrasound imaging of internal organs via the digestive tract

Specialized Endoscopic Treatments

Our advanced technology enables treatment of complex and often medically challenging conditions, including:

Cancer Detection & Treatment

• EMR/ESD (endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection): Precancerous and early cancer removal from the GI tract
• RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation): Treats Barrett’s esophagus, bile duct tumors, and pancreatic lesions

Hepatobiliary & Liver Disorders (Endohepatology)

• EUS-guided liver biopsy
• Shear wave elastography
• Direct portal pressure measurements
• Gastric variceal embolization

Third-Space Endoscopy: For conditions including Zenker’s diverticulum, esophageal achalasia, and gastric motility disorders.

Other Specialized Procedures:

• DEN (Direct Endoscopic Necrosectomy): For pancreatic necrosis and fluid collections. This has represented a seismic shift forward in our ability to internally diagnose and manage conditions in the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
• Endobariatrics: Endoscopic weight-loss procedures
• ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy): For pancreatic stones
• POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy): For achalasia, gastroparesis, Zenker’s diverticulum
• Stricture management: Including stricturotomy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Ablation or resection: For Barrett’s esophagus and early GI cancers

Advancing Clinical Care, Research and Education

The Henry Ford Endoscopy Center is more than a treatment facility — it’s a hub for innovation and learning:

• Supports clinical care and research including general gastroenterology, colon cancer screening, motility, inflammatory bowel diseases, hepatology, colorectal surgery, general surgery, thoracic surgery, oncology, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy
• Enhances early cancer detection and treatment
• Serves as a teaching site with dedicated education space and live procedure streaming to train future specialists across the system

Convenient Locations Throughout the Region

For those seeking endoscopy services close to home, Henry Ford Health offers more endoscopy suites throughout Southeast Michigan, including:

• Henry Ford Medical Center-Columbus
• Henry Ford Medical Center-Fairlane
• Henry Ford Medical Center-Lakeside
• Henry Ford Medical Center-Plymouth
• Henry Ford Medical Center-Royal Oak
• Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
• Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital