Know what will happen, before you arrive.
Step-by-step guides, a preparation timetable worked out for your date, and answers to what people ask most.
Your visit
From first message to follow-up.
- Book
Pick an open time online, or message on WhatsApp. A referral letter helps but isn't required.
- Consultation
Dr Muguti listens, examines you and explains your options before anything is booked.
- Preparation
You get written instructions and your own preparation timetable.
- Procedure day
Arrive early with an adult to take you home. Consent is checked and last questions answered.
- Recovery
You rest while the team monitors you, then hear what was found in plain words.
- Follow-up
Biopsy results and next steps are discussed with you and shared with your doctor.
Procedure guides
Choose your procedure.
What it is, how long it takes, and what happens before, during and after.
Gastroscopy
A thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end is passed gently through your mouth to look at your food pipe, stomach and the first part of your small bowel.
- Takes
- 5 to 15 minutes
- Comfort
- Throat spray or sedation
- Time in clinic
- About 2 hours
- Back to normal
- Next day if sedated
Before
Nothing to eat for 6 hours before. You may sip water until 2 hours before. Tell us at booking if you take blood thinners, iron or diabetes medicine.
During
You lie on your left side with a small mouth guard. The tube does not affect your breathing. If a biopsy is taken, you won't feel it.
After
You rest for about an hour while sedation wears off. Dr Muguti explains what he saw. Your throat may feel slightly sore for a day.
Going home
If you had sedation, an adult must take you home. Do not drive, sign documents or drink alcohol for 24 hours.
Call us or go to hospital if you have
- Severe chest or belly pain
- Vomiting blood or black stools
- Fever or difficulty swallowing that gets worse
Preparation planner
Your preparation timetable, to the hour.
Choose your procedure and appointment time. The standard instructions turn into real dates and times you can send to your phone.
General guidance only. Always follow the written instructions the practice gives you, especially if you have diabetes or kidney problems.
Choose an appointment date to see your timetable.
Do I need a referral letter?
No. You can book directly. If your doctor has written a referral letter, bring it or send a photo on WhatsApp, because it helps us prepare.
What if Dr Muguti is called to an emergency on my day?
Emergencies come first, so occasionally an appointment has to move. The practice will message you as early as possible and offer the next available time. Your place is kept.
Are you open on Sundays?
The rooms are closed on Sundays for routine appointments, but Dr Muguti attends emergencies every day. Call +263 77 256 0415.
Will the procedure hurt?
Most people feel little or nothing. For a gastroscopy you can choose a throat spray or sedation. For a colonoscopy we use sedation. Dr Muguti will talk you through your options.
What is sedation? Is it the same as being put to sleep?
Sedation is medicine through a small drip that makes you relaxed and drowsy. You breathe on your own and wake quickly. It is lighter than a general anaesthetic, which is used for surgery.
Can I drive home afterwards?
Not if you had sedation or an anaesthetic. An adult must take you home and you should not drive for 24 hours.
Do you accept medical aid?
We work with Zimbabwean medical aid societies. Bring your card and we'll confirm cover and any shortfall before your procedure.
How much does it cost?
Costs depend on the procedure, sedation and whether biopsies are taken. Ask for a written quote when you book.
When will I get my results?
You hear what was seen before you leave. Biopsy results come from the laboratory, usually within one to two weeks, and are discussed with you at follow-up.
I have diabetes or take blood thinners. Is that a problem?
Not usually, but your medicines may need adjusting before the procedure. Tell us when you book so we can give you specific instructions.
For referring doctors
Refer a patient in under two minutes.
GPs and specialists across Zimbabwe refer patients to Dr Muguti for endoscopy and surgery. You receive a report after every procedure.
- Send the referralThe patient's name, phone number, the procedure you're asking for and how urgent it is.
- We contact the patientThe practice books them, sends preparation instructions and checks medical aid.
- You get the reportFindings, photos where useful, and laboratory results, with a clear plan.
Why there are no patient reviews here. Zimbabwe's rules for medical practitioners do not allow advertising with patient testimonials. This site shows you exactly what to expect instead, so you can judge for yourself.
Ready when you are.
Pick an open time online, or ask a question on WhatsApp first.