Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and biopsy are safe when performed by gastroenterologists with appropriate training and experience in endoscopic procedures.

What kind of doctor performs a sigmoidoscopy?

A gastroenterologist, or healthcare provider specializing in the gastrointestinal system, performs a flexible sigmoidoscopy to view the inside of the lower (sigmoid) part of your colon and rectum. Your healthcare provider uses a sigmoidoscope, a flexible lighted tube with a camera.

Who performs flexible sigmoidoscopy?

How do doctors perform a flexible sigmoidoscopy? A trained medical professional performs a flexible sigmoidoscopy during an office visit or at a hospital or an outpatient center. You typically do not need sedatives or anesthesia, and the procedure takes about 20 minutes.