This section brings together 12 gastroenterology services, from online consultations and gastroscopy to procedures on the gallbladder and pancreas. Most people come here asking about a gastric balloon, so start there if that is what you were looking for. If you have heartburn, pain or bloating, the first step is a consultation and tests, not a procedure.
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doctors in this sectionWhere to start
Patients rarely search for the name of a procedure — they search for what bothers them every day. Choose the option closest to your situation.
“I want a gastric balloon”This is the most common request in this section. An intragastric balloon is placed endoscopically under light sedation, and the procedure itself takes 20–30 minutes. You start not with the procedure but with a conversation with the doctor, who assesses the condition of your stomach and decides whether this method suits you.
“Heartburn, a sour taste in my mouth, burning behind the breastbone after meals”This is how people most often describe reflux disease. The section includes endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures for this condition — which one you need depends on test results, not on a description of symptoms.
“I’ve been treating gastritis for years, but the pain keeps coming back”A single complaint can hide gastritis, duodenitis, an ulcer or Helicobacter pylori infection. Gastroscopy with a biopsy or test tells them apart — from USD 58.“I need a gastroscopy or colonoscopy”Both tests are available in this section as separate services, with or without a biopsy. If you live abroad and are planning a trip, the plan for your visit can be worked out in advance during an online consultation.Services in this section
Gastric balloon1
Consultation and tests3
Inflammation of the stomach and bowel3
Ulcers, heartburn and reflux3
Pancreas and gallbladder2
What determines the method and the price
What affects the scope of treatment and the cost
Diagnosis or treatment — The costs are of a different order. A follow-up gastroscopy starts from USD 33, while laparoscopic cholecystectomy starts from USD 554. Until a diagnosis is made, use the prices of consultations and tests as your guide.
Minimally invasive or open — For cholecystitis, the partner clinic performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy through a few small punctures (from USD 554). The surgeon makes the final decision on the scope of surgery based on the condition of the gallbladder.
A one-off procedure or a course — Outpatient medication treatment for duodenitis is given as a course; colitis may require hospital admission. The length of treatment shapes the total.
Anaesthesia — Gastroscopy and colonoscopy are done under local anaesthesia or brief sedation, the balloon is placed under light sedation, and for cholecystitis the clinic lists local, spinal or general anaesthesia. The doctor chooses the type of anaesthesia based on your condition and the scope of the procedure.
How many trips you will need — If you live abroad, the number of visits affects your total costs. Some steps can be done remotely: the clinic offers an initial online consultation, a follow-up consultation with treatment adjustment, and a review of test results with a treatment plan. Endoscopy and surgery are done in person.
How long it takes and when you can get back to normal life
| Procedure | Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospital stay | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroscopy | 10 to 30 minutes | Local anaesthesia or brief sedation | Outpatient, or up to 1 hour under a doctor’s observation | After sedation — as advised by the doctor |
| Colonoscopy | 20 to 40 minutes | Local anaesthesia or brief sedation | Outpatient, or up to 1 hour under a doctor’s observation | After sedation — as advised by the doctor |
| Gastritis treatment | From a few days to several weeks | Not needed | Outpatient | Varies |
| Stomach ulcer treatment | From a few days to several weeks | Not needed | Outpatient | Varies |
| Duodenal ulcer treatment | From a few days to several weeks | Not needed | Outpatient | Varies |
| Pancreatitis treatment | Depends on the scope | General anaesthesia or intravenous sedation | Decided by the doctor | Varies |
| Cholecystitis treatment | 40 minutes to 2 hours | Local, spinal or general anaesthesia | Decided by the doctor | Varies |
| Heartburn and reflux disease treatment | Depends on the scope | Local anaesthesia or brief sedation (endoscopic methods) | Outpatient or up to 1 day (endoscopic methods) | Varies |
| Gastric balloon placement | 20–30 minutes | Light sedation | Not needed | 1–3 days to adjust |
How much it costs in Ukraine
The table below shows starting prices in US dollars for all 12 services in this section. The total depends on whether you need diagnosis or treatment, the scope of the procedure, the type of anaesthesia and the length of the course. The doctor gives the final cost after an examination and tests — until then, any figure is only a guide.
| Service | Guide price in Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Initial online gastroenterologist consultation (up to 30 min) | from USD 18 |
| Follow-up consultation / treatment adjustment (up to 20 min) | from USD 7 |
| Review of test results and treatment plan (up to 40 min) | from USD 24 |
| Diagnostic gastroscopy (10–20 min) | from USD 42 |
| Gastroscopy with biopsy or Helicobacter pylori test (20–30 min) | from USD 58 |
| Follow-up gastroscopy / repeat examination (10–15 min) | from USD 33 |
| Diagnostic colonoscopy (20–30 min) | from USD 74 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy or polyp removal (30–45 min) | from USD 88 |
| Follow-up colonoscopy / repeat examination (15–20 min) | from USD 74 |
| Initial gastroenterologist consultation | from USD 20 |
| Follow-up visit after treatment | from USD 20 |
| Gastroenterologist consultation | from USD 20 |
| Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | from USD 554 |
| Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication | from USD 668 |
| Endoscopic heartburn therapy (Stretta, ARMS) | from USD 454 |
| Gastroenterologist consultation + diagnostics (gastroscopy, lab tests, Helicobacter pylori test) | from USD 64 |
| Gastroenterologist consultation | from USD 20 |
| Gastric balloon placement | from USD 143 (excluding balloon) |
The clinic that provides these services
EXPERT medical network, hospital in Uzhhorod ✔
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
★★★★★4.7451 Google reviews, 08.2026
Licensed by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine52 doctors, 15 specialties4 doctors in this section
The partner clinic for this section is the EXPERT medical network hospital in Uzhhorod. Consultations, endoscopic examinations and the treatments listed above all take place there, and patients are seen by gastroenterologists. International patients are seen by appointment, and the first conversation can take place online.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gastric balloon cost?
The clinic offers the procedure alone — from USD 143 (excluding the balloon). This is a starting price; the exact cost is given after an examination.
Who is an intragastric balloon suitable for?
The doctor decides this after examining you and assessing the condition of your stomach — this cannot be decided remotely from a description of symptoms or your weight.
How long does the procedure take, and do I need general anaesthesia?
Balloon placement takes 20–30 minutes and is done under light sedation. It is not open abdominal surgery: the balloon is placed endoscopically. The doctor will tell you on the day how long you need to stay for observation after the procedure.
Do I need a gastroscopy before the balloon?
The doctor decides how much preparation you need based on your condition. Gastroscopy is available in this section as a separate service — diagnostic from USD 42, with biopsy or a Helicobacter pylori test from USD 58.
What is the difference between gastroscopy and colonoscopy?
Gastroscopy examines the oesophagus, stomach and the first part of the duodenum and takes 10 to 30 minutes. Colonoscopy examines the large bowel, takes 20 to 40 minutes and costs from USD 74. Which test you need depends on where the pain is and what your test results show.
I live abroad. Can I start with an online consultation?
Yes. An initial online gastroenterologist consultation costs from USD 18, a review of test results with a treatment plan from USD 24, and a follow-up consultation or treatment adjustment from USD 7. Endoscopy and surgery cannot be done online, but you can plan your trip and understand which tests you will need.
Book an appointment with a gastroenterologist
Use the form to describe what is bothering you and whether you already have test results. An administrator will find a time for an in-person appointment or an online consultation and tell you which documents to bring.
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