AI medical interpreter for gastroenterology
Opalite interprets prep calls, procedure consent and results conversations in 150+ languages and dialects, in real time and without waiting.
Today's challenge
What gets in the way of interpretation in gastroenterology today
Prep calls billed by the minute
A per-minute line bills the endoscopy unit for hold time before every prep call.
Bengali for a Sylheti speaker
The interpreter service sends a standard Bengali interpreter to a Sylheti speaker with a Crohn's flare.
Recovery rooms don't run on schedule
Long endoscopy cases push escort teaching in recovery past the in-person interpreter's reserved hour.
Cost of inaction
Language interpretation remains a gap in gastroenterology
30.7%
of non-English-speaking adults 50 and older got colorectal screening, versus 50.8% of those speaking English at home.
Source: Patient-Provider Language Concordance and Colorectal Cancer Screening
Meet Opalite.
Real-time AI medical interpretation in 150+ languages and dialects, connecting providers and patients in seconds.
- Works on the devices care teams already carry: phones, tablets, computers, and telehealth platforms
- Integrates with all EHRs
- Built for HIPAA-compliant healthcare
- SOC 2 Type II attested security controls
Workflow
How Opalite fits GI care before, during and after the procedure
Prep call
Diet, split-dose timing, medication holds
Two-way interpretation by phone, with Guardian checking every sentence.
Pre-procedure and consent
History, risks, questions in pre-op
Real-time interpretation on a tablet or computer at the bedside
Recovery
Discharge instructions to patient and escort
The same session can include the patient and their escort in the room
Clinical use cases
Interpret the conversations that matter most
Clear-liquid day
EnglishTomorrow, clear liquids only: water, apple juice, broth. Nothing red or purple.
SpanishMañana, solo líquidos claros: agua, jugo de manzana, caldo. Nada rojo ni morado.
Split-dose timing
EnglishDrink the first half at 6 p.m. and the second half at 4 a.m.
Chinese (Mandarin)晚上6点喝第一半，凌晨4点喝第二半。
Medication holds
EnglishPause your blood thinner 2 days before the procedure. This is not forever; we will restart it.
Arabicأوقف دواء سيولة الدم قبل الإجراء بيومين. هذا ليس توقفًا دائمًا، وسنعيده لك بعد ذلك.
Sensitive symptom history
SpanishDesde hace dos semanas veo sangre roja brillante en el inodoro.
EnglishFor two weeks I have seen bright red blood in the toilet.
Recovery-room instructions
EnglishNo driving today. Call us if you have severe belly pain, fever or heavy bleeding.
Chinese (Mandarin)今天不要开车。如果肚子剧痛、发烧或大量出血，请给我们打电话。
Success metrics
How you'll know it's working
Inadequate prep rate by language. Compare patients preferring a language other than English with your baseline.
Prep-call completion. Share of scheduled patients reached for an interpreted prep call before the procedure.
Pricing
Pricing for GI practices and endoscopy units
Long prep reviews, no added cost. A detailed split-dose prep call carries no per-minute meter under a flat rate scoped to your sites or departments.
In your area
25.5 million people in the U.S. speak English less than “very well.”
How many live near you? Search your state, ZIP code, or town.
Darker states have a higher share of residents who speak English less than very well; shading is logarithmic, relative to the highest-share state.
| State | Share | People |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17.2% | 6,377,000 |
| Texas | 13.1% | 3,532,000 |
| New York | 13.1% | 2,486,000 |
| New Jersey | 12.2% | 1,060,000 |
| Florida | 11.8% | 2,389,000 |
| Hawaii | 11.2% | 152,900 |
| Nevada | 11.1% | 320,200 |
| Massachusetts | 9.5% | 631,900 |
| New Mexico | 8.7% | 172,700 |
| Illinois | 8.5% | 1,027,000 |
| Connecticut | 8.4% | 288,200 |
| Rhode Island | 8.4% | 87,250 |
| Arizona | 8.1% | 542,400 |
| Washington | 7.6% | 547,600 |
| Maryland | 7.1% | 411,700 |
| Virginia | 5.8% | 469,000 |
| Colorado | 5.5% | 295,600 |
| Georgia | 5.4% | 541,600 |
| District of Columbia | 5.4% | 34,600 |
| Oregon | 5.4% | 214,100 |
| Nebraska | 5.1% | 93,560 |
| Delaware | 4.9% | 45,460 |
| Utah | 4.7% | 140,000 |
| Kansas | 4.5% | 124,100 |
| Minnesota | 4.5% | 239,600 |
| North Carolina | 4.5% | 439,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 4.4% | 544,000 |
| Alaska | 4.3% | 29,650 |
| Oklahoma | 3.8% | 142,200 |
| Idaho | 3.7% | 62,850 |
| Iowa | 3.4% | 100,800 |
| Michigan | 3.4% | 318,900 |
| Arkansas | 3.2% | 90,380 |
| Indiana | 3.2% | 200,900 |
| Tennessee | 3.1% | 197,500 |
| Wisconsin | 3.0% | 164,200 |
| Louisiana | 2.8% | 123,500 |
| South Carolina | 2.8% | 132,700 |
| Ohio | 2.5% | 281,500 |
| Kentucky | 2.4% | 101,800 |
| New Hampshire | 2.4% | 31,410 |
| Missouri | 2.1% | 123,000 |
| Alabama | 2.1% | 98,720 |
| South Dakota | 1.9% | 15,800 |
| North Dakota | 1.9% | 13,810 |
| Wyoming | 1.8% | 9,923 |
| Mississippi | 1.6% | 44,870 |
| Maine | 1.4% | 18,140 |
| Vermont | 1.3% | 7,705 |
| Montana | 0.8% | 7,731 |
| West Virginia | 0.6% | 11,060 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (states 2017-2021; metros 2024 or 2020-2024). Limited English: residents 5+ who speak English less than “very well.”
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
See Opalite in gastroenterology.
Try an interpreted prep call in your patients' languages.