Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the digestive tract, gallbladder, liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. A professional who specializes in these fields is called a gastroenterologist/GI Specialist or doctor, or gastroenterologist/GI Nurse Practitioner.

Our clinic consists of two GI doctors, each working in collaboration with a GI Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Beck works with NP MacEwen, and Dr. Khan works with NP Thomas.

Dr. Jeremy Beck
MOA:  Lou Sheehan
Telephone:  902-629-8840  
Dr. Rajal Khan
MOA:  
Telephone: 902-629-8817 
NP Linsey MacEwen
MOA:  Laura Holland
Telephone:  902-629-8894 
NP Laurie Thomas
MOA:  Elaine Swan
Telephone:  902-288-1130  

Referrals 

Your family doctor or nurse practitioner must refer you for an appointment with a GI specialist or GI nurse practitioner. Screening colonoscopies must also be referred by a family doctor or nurse practitioner. 

If you don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner,  you can ask for a referral at a walk-in clinic or, if you are registered for Health PEI’s virtual health care for Islanders without a family doctor program, by using Maple to see a doctor online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have my colonoscopy, gastroscopy or other GI procedure done at any hospital on PEI?

No. In PEI, GI doctors only perform procedures at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.

I am out of medication prescribed by the GI team, but I don’t have an appointment. How can I get a refill? 

Ask your pharmacy to fax your GI doctor a medication refill form.

I’ve lost my preparation instructions for my endoscopy. How can I get new ones?

Call your GI doctor’s office. They can either email them to you or send them to your pharmacy. You can also download instructions from the Endoscopy web page. 

Do I need a prescription for the colonoscopy preparation?

No. They are sold behind the counter at most pharmacies. Ask the pharmacist for what you need.

Can I have an endoscopic procedure if I have diabetes?

Yes. See: 

Can I have an endoscopic procedure if I am on blood thinners/antiplatelet medication?

Yes, although will need to stop taking them as below:

Medication Stop taking

Brilinta  (Ticagrelor)

7 days before your procedure

Eliquis (Apixaban)

48 hours before your procedure

Lixiana (Edoxaban)

48 hours before your procedure

Plavix (Clopidogrel)

7 days before your procedure

Pradaxa (Dabigatran)

48 hours before your procedure

Ticlid  (Ticlopidine)

7 days before your procedure

Warfarin

5 days before your procedure
(you may need to wean off of it before this)

Xarelto (Rivaroxaban)

48 hours before your procedure

Contact 

Gastroenterology

143 Mount Edward Rd    
4th Floor, Suite B, Box 12
Charlottetown, C1A 5T1
 

Published date: 
October 9, 2024
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