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Capsule Endoscopy Treatment Cost in United Arab Emirates

Capsule endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that examines the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the inside for any abnormalities, ulcers, and malignancies.. In this procedure, the patient is made to swallow a minute camera in a capsule-shaped encasement. As the capsule moves through the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestine, it takes the pictures of the entire GI tract. This procedure has become more popular as compared to traditional endoscopy, because it is a painless and minimally invasive procedure that does not require anesthesia. However, it is not commonly available everywhere.

Factors Affecting the Cost of Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy cost may depend on several factors. Some of the common factors include the following:

  • Choice of destination
  • The charges of the clinic or hospital where it is being performed
  • Expertise of the gastroenterologist
  • Day care charges (if required)
  • Follow-up costs to discuss the results from the data recorder

Apart from the factors listed above, it depends whether the procedure is being covered by your insurance or not. Sometimes, insurance companies only approve this procedure only when a normal endoscopy has been done. Therefore, capsule endoscopy cost )out-of-pocket expenses) may vary depending on insurance coverage and whether the patient has insurance or not.

Ideal Candidates for Capsule Endoscopy

Typically, a specialist suggests capsule endoscopy only when colonoscopy and endoscopy are not able to diagnose the actual condition. It can be used for the diagnosis of people suffering from unexplained abdominal pain and GI bleeding, and as a screening tool for obstructive bowel disorder (IBD), Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, and tumors or polyps in the GI tract.

Capsule endoscopy is, however, contraindicated in people with a history of bowel obstruction and dysphagia (swallowing disorder), pregnant ladies and people with a pacemaker or any other cardiac device.

Country wise cost comparison for Capsule Endoscopy:

CountryCostLocal_currency
GreeceUSD 2000Greece 1840
IndiaUSD 800India 66520
PolandUSD 500Poland 2020
South KoreaUSD 3000South Korea 4028070
ThailandUSD 800Thailand 28520
TunisiaUSD 2000Tunisia 6220
TurkeyUSD 2000Turkey 60280
United KingdomUSD 2500United Kingdom 1975

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Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • 209 bed capacity 14-beds in the Intensive Care Unit
  • 64 Slice CT, High End MRI, Neuro-navigation Surgical Systems
  • 3.0 Tesla MRI
  • Neuro-physiology
  • Specialized physiotherapy
  • Well managed rehabilitation services
  • 10 operating theatres
  • Royal Suites and Presidential Suites available
  • It comprises the most advanced treatment related equipment.
  • It is adorned with cutting edge diagnostic equipment.
  • Personal attention is given and there is an empathetic approach to healing, the hospital terms it the 'art of healing'.
  • Customised services are provided to International patients.
  • Centers of excellence
    • Cardiology
    • Pediatrics
    • Ophthalmology
    • Oncology
    • IVF
    • Gynecology & obstetrics
    • Orthopedics & sports medicine
    • Shoulder and upper limb unit
    • Burjeel vascular centre
    • Bariatric & metabolic surgery

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Design structure of any hospital is very important. It shows the level of concern that a Hospital is considering for its patients’ comfort.

As a whole, Iranian Hospital is equipped with 187 premium beds, 35 speciality clinics, 10 ICU Beds, 12 Neonatal ICU beds, 9 CCU beds, 8 Operation Theatres and 24 Paediatric beds.

The Hospital has medical & comfort facilities for both the segments:

  • Inpatients
  • Outpatients

Inpatient Services:

  • 24*7 Emergency Services- consist of 18 general beds, 3 VIP Acute care and 1 Isolation room
  • ICU: 19 beds plus one VIP suite room
  • CCU: 8 beds plus one VIP suite room
  • Internal Medicine ward with 2 VIP Patient suite rooms and 26 beds
  • For health tourists, Global Healthcare Department is present with VIP ward with 10 VIP Suite rooms
  • Surgical wards on gender basis (Men or Women)- 21 beds each + 1 VIP suite room
  • Surgery ward for Day care- 6 beds + 2 private suite rooms
  • 8 Operating rooms fully equipped with modern equipment for laparoscopic surgery
  • Fully equipped Cath-lab with 4 beds recovery unit _ immediate access to operating room for cardiac surgery
  • 38 beds + 1 VIP Suite room for Gynecology and obstetrics
  • 6 labor and 3 delivery beds in labour ward + 1 Emergency room for obstetrics OR
  • 12 beds in Neonatal ICU (NICU)
  • 24 beds + 2 VIP suite rooms in Paediatric ward
  • An Intensive Care Unit with 4 beds and 1 isolation unit for Paediatrics

Outpatients Sevices: Speciality clinics such as General Physician clinics, surgical clinic, Cosmetic & Aesthetic clinic, Ophthalmology clinic, Dentistry, Paediatrics clinic, etc. When it comes to accommodation, people get very conscious while choosing the Hospital. Iranian Hospital is the best at it as Hospital rooms are like luxury apartments equipped with all the amenities required by patients and their families. Services available at the Hospital during stay:

  • Private & shared rooms
  • Nurse call system by the bed
  • Specialized menus for specialized diets are prepared and screened individually by experienced dieticians. Guest trays are available as per request
  • Cleaning & Repairing of rooms to maintain cleanliness & hygiene
  • Each hospital bed has its own telephone extensions


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Apart from in-detail treatment procedures available, Kings College Hospital Dubai located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has a wide variety of facilities available for International Patients. Some of the facilities which are provided by them are Accommodation, Airport Transfer, Choice of Meals, Interpreter, SIM, TV inside room. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • 100 beds in the Hospital
  • Operation Theatres
  • Special Intensive Care Units
  • 24*7 Emergency Department
  • Covid-19 Treatment Clinic
  • Wound & Stoma care center
  • Doctor on call (Telemedicine) is also available

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Zulekha Hospital Sharjah located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is accredited by ISO, JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Zulekha Hospital Sharjah is present over a 290,000 square feet area.
  • The hospital stands today with a bed capacity of 185.
  • The hospital also has a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and radiology as well as laboratory services.
  • There is an ICU and Neonatal ICUs.
  • There are facilities for Dialysis and advanced technological applications such as Minimal Invasive surgeries.
  • In Zulekha Hospital Sharjah Bariatric procedures, Joint Replacement, Specialised Cancer Care, Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Procedure, Plastic and Reconstructive Procedure are performed.
  • It also specialises in Pediatric Cardiology, Pulmonology and Chest Diseases, etc.
  • Teleconsultation services as well as an international patient care center with related assistance for medical travelers are functioning in Zulekha Sharjah.

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Zulekha Hospital Dubai located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is accredited by ISO, JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • The bed capacity of Zulekha Hospital Dubai is 140.
  • Diagnostic centers, pharmacies, inpatient and outpatient care are provided at Zulekha Hospital Dubai.
  • This hospital provides the best of healthcare packages
  • Its surgical base is really strong with the hospital having successfully initiated and completed minimally invasive surgeries, joint replacement surgeries, bariatric surgeries, cardiac, and neonatal surgeries.
  • Radiology, laboratory, operating theatres, dialysis section and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory are all present in Zulekha Hospital Dubai, UAE.

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Prime Hospital located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is accredited by ISO, JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Capacity for 100 beds
  • 24-hour Emergency Service
  • Advanced Cardiac Cath Lab
  • Adult Intensive Care Unit
  • Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • Coronary Care Unit
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Maternity & Child floor
  • Day Surgery Unit
  • Family Clinic
  • Deluxe rooms and Spacious Lounge

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Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • 209 patient beds
  • 14-bed capacity of Intensive Care Unit
  • 64 Slice CT
  • Neuro-navigation Surgical Systems
  • High-End MRI, 3.0 Tesla MRI
  • Laminar airflow systems
  • Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery (BHAS) has as many as three operation rooms.
  • Cutting edge non surgical as well as minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques are used.
  • Customised treatment plans are used for the benefit of patients.
  • Focus is on keeping the treatment process minimalist and only what is absolutely necessary and advanced procedures are done case to case basis.
  • The patients natural joints are preserved to the extent possible and these include ligaments, cartilage and bones.
  • The hospital helps with insurance for patients and complete support is provided for international patients.
  • Online appointments are available and there is a 24/7 helpline.

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The Hospital owns an International Patient Services Team that is responsible to assist international patients with world-class healthcare, transportation arrangement, accommodation facilities, language interpreters, and much more. 

Burjeel Medical City (about 1.2 million square facilities)provides 7-star hospitality to its patients. It has the largest facility space bed among all the private hospitals. The Hospital consists of-

  • Large waiting areas and consultation rooms 
  • Spacious lobbies on each floor 
  • 338 Luxurious Patient Rooms 
  • 70 Ambulatory Rooms
  • Intensive Care Units
  • The Hospital comprises various centers, under Burjeel Cancer Institute- 
  • Breast Center
  • Uro-oncology Center
  • Surface Malignancy Center (HIPC)
  • Head & Oncology Center
  • Medical Oncology & Hematology Center and others

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NMC Royal Women's Hospital located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • The Hospital creates a home-like ambience for the patients & their relatives
  • Capacity for 100+ beds
  • NICU wards
  • Advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Units (Level 3) with high-end technology and latest equipment to treat preterm babies
  • The NICU ward at the hospital has advanced incubators to care for infants of all gestational ages and weights with mechanical ventilation support
  • Cafeteria

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NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Capacity for 500 beds
  • 53 Critical Care beds
  • 24-hour Emergency Services
  • 24-hour Ambulance Service
  • OPD (Outpatient department treatment)
  • An Automated Laboratory
  • The Hospital has the first hybrid Operating Theatre with flex move system
  • First NICU and PICU Combination set up

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NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • This is a multispecialty hospital with all the latest amenities and state of the art equipment.
  • It has the best of doctors, surgeons, and allied healthcare professionals who are completely dedicated to patient care.
  • It comprises the below mentioned smart healthcare facilities which make getting treated at this hospital a comfortable and satisfying experience for the patients.
  • High-end operation theatre
  • 24*7 ambulance service which has all emergency equipment
  • 24*7 emergency services
  • Option of a free overnight stay for one parent for child up to 12 years of age
  • International patient care center
  • Special men and women health package

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Saudi German Hospital located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is accredited by ISO, JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Saudi German Hospital is spread over 41,062 square meters.
  • Many kinds of rooms are available for patients based on their needs and requirements from General Ward, Economy rooms, Deluxe, Super Deluxe to Royal suites.
  • It is a healthcare services umbrella providing diverse healthcare services.
  • The hospital comprises 37 ICU, 21 NICU,11 PICU and 11 Bed capacity for stroke unit.
  • 30 beds capacity of the 24/7 emergency unit
  • The hospital comprises a medical tourism department under its efforts to better connect with and help international patients.
  • Translators available in many languages such as English, French, Arabic, German, Russian, Turkish, Italian and more.
  • 316 bed capacity of the Saudi German Hospital, Dubai.

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LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • 24*7 Pharmacy
  • 24*7 Emergency DepartmentAmbulance Services
  • Mobile Clinics
  • Telemedicine
  • Valet Parking
  • Facility Management Department, which includes dedicated staff responsible for the maintenance of LLH Hospital

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Burjeel Specialty Hospital is built on an area of 16,000 square meters. It is a 75-bedded hospital with 24-hours emergency services. It has a 24-hours Laboratory & a unique radiology department. Hospital tries to cover every need of patients and to help them in their need hour with all its available medical services. 

The hospital constitutes many centers such as women’s health center, premium care surgery center, heart care center, Bariatric & weight loss clinic, and many others, in order to conduct proper medical care for the patients.


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Aster DM Healthcare located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Aster Hospital Dubai has 114 bed capacity
  • Comprehensively fitted operating theaters are 5 in number
  • Intensive Care Units (ICU) are also 5 in number and they also include an Isolation unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit bed capacity is 8 with an Isolation unit present
  • Three kinds of rooms for all requirements such as twin sharing rooms, single rooms and VIP rooms
  • Mother and child friendly hospital with Labor room, delivery suites, and a Nursery
  • Unit dedicated to Day Surgery
  • Fully equipped Dialysis Unit

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About the Capsule Endoscopy

Video capsule endoscopy (VCE), popularly known as capsule endoscopy, is a specialized, non-invasive test to visualize the entire gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract starts from the mouth (oral cavity) and ends at the rectum through the esophagus, stomach, and the small and large intestine.

Capsule endoscopy is an advanced endoscopic technology that uses a swallowed camera-enabled capsule. This capsule takes the pictures of the GI tract from the inside until it is finally eliminated naturally from the body. As the capsule moves, the pictures are transmitted to a receiver, which is worn by the patient at waist level in the form of a belt. The process continues for 8 hours.

Capsule endoscopy may be used for the following reasons:

  • Unexplained abdominal pain or GI bleeding
  • As a screening tool for tumors, ulcers, and polyps
  • Diagnosis of celiac disease, Crohn’s disease or other inflammatory bowel conditions
  • After other imaging tests such as endoscopy, MRI or X-ray have failed to diagnose the condition

The rising popularity of capsule endoscopy can be attributed to the fact that it is not invasive and painful as compared to a GI endoscopy. Also, it helps provide detailed and comprehensive imaging of the entire GI tract.

How is Capsule Endoscopy performed?

Capsule endoscopy is an advanced endoscopic technology that uses a swallowed camera-enabled capsule. This capsule takes the pictures of the GI tract from the inside until it is finally eliminated naturally from the body. As the capsule moves, the pictures are transmitted to a receiver, which is worn by the patient at waist level in the form of a belt. The process continues for 8 hours.

Recovery from Capsule Endoscopy

Recovery after capsule endoscopy is painless and simple. Patients should wait for at least two hours before they start drinking clear fluids after swallowing the capsule. A light snack or meal is allowed four hours after the capsule is taken.

The capsule eliminates by itself within 8 hours of ingestion. In some cases, it may be eliminated in the stool before that. The specialist can process the images from the received ties to the abdomen after 8 hours of before, depending on when the capsule is eliminated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the factors affecting the cost of Capsule Endoscopy in the United Arab Emirates?

Capsule Endoscopy cost in the United Arab Emirates varies from one hospital to the other. The Capsule Endoscopy package cost usually includes all the expenses related to pre and post surgery expenses of the patient. The comprehensive Capsule Endoscopy package cost includes the cost of investigations, surgery, medicines and consumables. There are many things that may increase the cost of Capsule Endoscopy in the United Arab Emirates, including prolonged hospital stay and complications after the procedure.

Which are some of the best clinics in the United Arab Emirates for Capsule Endoscopyt?

There are many hospitals across the country that offer Capsule Endoscopy to international patients. Some of the most renowned hospitals for Capsule Endoscopy in the United Arab Emirates include the following:

  1. Prime Hospital
  2. NMC Royal Women's Hospital
  3. Aster DM Healthcare
  4. Thumbay Hospital Dubai
  5. American Hospital
  6. Canadian Specialist Hospital
How many days does it take to recover post Capsule Endoscopy in the United Arab Emirates?

After discharge from the hospital, the patient has to stay for another 2 days in the country for complete recovery. This is important to ensure that the surgery was successful. During this time, control and follow-up tests take place to check for medical fitness.

How much are the other expenses in the United Arab Emirates apart from the cost of Capsule Endoscopy?

Apart from the Capsule Endoscopy cost, there are a few other daily charges that the patient may have to pay. These are the charges for daily meals and accommodation outside the hospital. The per day extra expenses in the United Arab Emirates per person are about USD 50 per person.

Which are the best cities in the United Arab Emirates for Capsule Endoscopy Procedure?

Capsule Endoscopy in the United Arab Emirates is offered in almost all metropolitan cities, including the following:

  • Dubai
  • Sharjah
  • Abu Dhabi
Which are the best doctors offering Telemedicine for Capsule Endoscopy in the United Arab Emirates?

There are many Capsule Endoscopy surgeons who offer video telemedicine consultation to patients who need this treatment. Some of them include the following:

How many days does one have to spend in the hospital for Capsule Endoscopy in the United Arab Emirates?

The average duration of stay at the hospital after Capsule Endoscopy is about 1 day for proper care and monitoring. This phase is important to ensure that the patient is recovering well and is clinically stable. During this time, several tests are performed before the patient is deemed suitable for discharge.

What is the average rating of Hospitals in the United Arab Emirates offering Capsule Endoscopy?

The average rating for Capsule Endoscopy hospitals in the United Arab Emirates is 4.5. This rating is automatically calculated on the basis of several parameters such as the infrastructure of the hospital, quality of services, nursing support and other services.

How many hospitals offer Capsule Endoscopy in the United Arab Emirates?

There are more than 25 hospitals that offer Capsule Endoscopy in the United Arab Emirates. The above listed hospitals are approved to perform the surgery and have proper infrastructure to handle Capsule Endoscopy patients. These hospitals comply with all the rules and regulations as dictated by the regulatory bodies and medical association in United Arab Emirates

Who are the best doctors for Capsule Endoscopy in the United Arab Emirates?

Some of the best medical specialists for Capsule Endoscopy in the United Arab Emirates are:

  1. Dr. K Kerim Erdem Ulucay
  2. Dr. Wael Dahhan
  3. Dr. Muhammad Ahmad Obied Yassin