I live in the US and had to wait months and months for endoscopy, and even a referral to a gastroenterologist who could order an upper endoscopy. I was losing w

I live in the US and had to wait months and months for endoscopy, and even a referral to a gastroenterologist who could order an upper endoscopy. I was losing weight rapidly and in moderate pain for 90% of every day. It had nothing to do with what insurance I had. The only way around that was to pay cash... Regular appointment, 6 weeks plus a month for the GI. Cash? Scheduled within a week.