Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy) in Taiwan
胃鏡
Stomach and esophagus ulcers, inflammation and cancer.
About this test
A doctor passes a thin, flexible tube with a camera through the mouth and down the throat to view the esophagus, the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. Sedation or a numbing throat spray is often used.
Looks at the lining of the esophagus and stomach, and small tissue samples can be taken for the laboratory. Doctors use it to check for ulcers, inflammation, infection and cancer.
How much does Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy) cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy) is listed on its own from US$49, typically US$125 at 9 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$2,000–3,000 (MDsave, checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
Sedated from US$164; without sedation or not stated from US$49. 11 prices from 9 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | Gastroscopy | US$49 NT$1,575 | Without sedation Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | Taichung | Unsedated gastroscopy | US$55 NT$1,775 | Without sedation Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Mennonite Christian Hospital | Hualien | Upper GI Endoscopy (Gastroscopy) | US$59 NT$1,890 | Without sedation Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | Standard gastroscopy | US$90 NT$2,875 | Without sedation Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Good Liver Health Management Center | Taipei | Upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy) | US$92 NT$2,950 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Chung Shan Hospital (Taipei) | Taipei | Gastroscopy (esophagus, stomach, duodenum) | US$125 NT$4,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Landseed International Hospital Health Management Center | Taoyuan | Sedated ultra-thin gastroscopy (5mm), anesthesia given by an anesthesiologist | US$164 NT$5,275 | Sedated Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | Taichung | Sedated gastroscopy (upper endoscopy) | US$164 NT$5,275 | Sedated Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center | Taipei | Gastroscopy (with sedation and ECG monitoring) | US$180 NT$5,767 | Sedated · includes ECG monitoring during sedation Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | Sedated gastroscopy (family escort required, no driving) | US$183 NT$5,875 | Sedated · family escort required, no driving that day Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Chi Mei Medical Center Health Management Center | Tainan | Gastroscopy with intravenous sedation | US$220 NT$7,050 | Sedated Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Class Health CheckupAdd-on | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$312 NT$10,000 |
| Painless GI Endoscopy Checkup (companion required) | Landseed International Hospital Health Management Center, Taoyuan | US$430 NT$13,800 |
| Basic 'Gut Health' Full-Day Program | Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center, New Taipei | US$467 NT$15,000 |
| Whole-Body Health Checkup (NT$15,000/16,000 Plan) | Chung Shan Hospital (Taipei), Taipei | US$467 NT$15,000 |
| Half-Day Joyful Gentleman Type CheckupAdd-on | Taiwan Adventist Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$492 NT$15,800 |
| Classic Health Checkup | Mennonite Christian Hospital, Hualien | US$498 NT$16,000 |
| Exquisite Top-Tier Health Check Program | Wei Gong Memorial Hospital, Miaoli | US$498 NT$16,000 |
| Standard Guardian Type Checkup | Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center, Taoyuan | US$514 NT$16,500 |
Before this test
This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.
Usually needs about 8 hours without food or drink, including water, beforehand.
Mention when booking: Tell the center about heart or lung disease, aspirin, blood thinners, arthritis medicine, insulin or iron, and ask the prescribing doctor before changing any medicine.
Afterwards: After sedation, no driving, machinery or legal documents that day; get a ride home. Contact a doctor for fever, trouble swallowing, chest or belly pain, or black stools; bleeding can start days later.
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