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What is Capsule Endoscopy?

Capsule endoscopy is a test that uses a pill-sized camera that you swallow in order to examine the inside of the small intestine. The small intestine is the middle portion of your gastrointestinal tract, located between your stomach and your large intestine (colon). The small intestine is made up of three parts:  the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. 

  • Understanding Capsule Endoscopy

    Capsule endoscopy is a test that uses a pill-sized camera that you swallow in order to examine the inside of the small intestine. The small intestine is the middle portion of your gastrointestinal tract, located between your stomach and your large intestine (colon). The small intestine is made up of

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Scripps Mercy Hospital

4077 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 260-7026

San Diego Endoscopy Center

4033 3rd Ave., Suite 106
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 497-2888

Office Hours

San Diego Gastroenterology

Monday  

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday  

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday  

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday  

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday  

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday  

Closed

Sunday  

Closed

SDG Clinical Research

Monday  

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday  

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday  

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday  

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday  

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday  

Closed

Sunday  

Closed