EGD Procedure by Beverly Hills Gastroenterologi… | MyPRGenie : The procedure is generally considered safe, and involves a gastroenterologist like Dr. Berookim inserting a flexible tube with a camera attached into the mouth and then advanced to the stomach. While this may sound scary, the upper GI endoscopy procedure usually lasts about 10 minutes. Additionally, since patients are sedated, pain and discomfort are usually not an issue during the exam. And while most patients don’t experience pain after the procedure either, there might be some discomfort, including a slight sore throat or a bloating sensation. EGD’s can be used to diagnose a range of digestive track disorders, including esophageal ulcers and cancer, Barrett’s esophagus, stomach ulcers and food allergies like Celiac’s disease. It can also be used to treat certain issues of the digestive track, including bleeding ulcers.