GERD/ Acid Reflux
Acid reflux can be managed with lifestyle changes and medicine, however when you have symptoms despite medications then an anti-reflux intervention is typically recommended.
GERD symptoms can be broad to include: heartburn, trouble swallowing, painful swallowing, abdominal fullness, abdominal pain, chest pain (often confused for heart attacks!), hoarseness, and chronic cough. GERD is often worsened by the presence of a hiatal hernia.
Physician Consultation
Expect at your initial evaluation our physician team will discuss your symptoms, review any previous endoscopy/imaging/work-up and create a treatment pathway individualized to you. They will personally perform any necessary endoscopy, swallow evaluation or imaging studies to identify the exact cause of your concerns.
If an intervention is appropriate, they will explain the surgical and non-surgical pathways. Typically an anti-reflux procedure is recommended. Our surgeons performs all current anti-reflux procedures available: minimally invasive fundoplication (Nissen and Toupet), LINX® Reflux Management System, and Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF).