If you are experiencing heartburn 3-4 times weekly or you believe that your acid reflux may be damaging your esophagus or respiratory tract, it's important to seek out a physician that can help you decide if your current heartburn treatment is adequate to prevent long-term complications.
Depending on the severity and intensity of the issues you are experiencing, we may first recommend the following treatments. If you are experiencing concerning heartburn or swallowing problems, you do not need a referral from a primary care physician to make an appointment with us.
Our goal with surgery is to have complete control of heartburn and regurgitation, have no requirement for acid-reducing medications and allow the patient to eat whatever they like. Studies show patients treated surgically have a better quality of life than those managed with medication alone.
Patient Testimonial:
I wish I'd had it done a lot sooner, I had no idea I could feel this good. I can finally do things most people take for granted – like eating normally and lying flat in my bed to sleep. And after 15 years of living on Tums every single day, I haven’t had to take a single one since my surgery – or any reflux medications for that matter. I'd recommend the procedure to anyone who was in my situation. - Stephanie MPatients typically begin prescriptive medical treatment by their Primary Care Physician, although potent medications are available OTC and widely utilized. When treatment fails or symptoms are atypical, the patients are referred to a gastroenterologist for further evaluation.
At the Heartburn & Swallowing Center, we can help you identify if you would be a good candidate for surgery or if medication and lifestyle changes may be enough for you. We create a customized treatment plan for each patient, and unlike many gastrointestinal surgeons, we perform the diagnostics and imaging in-house, interpret the results and make a recommendation that is based on your particular needs and what will yield the best success for you. For this reason, you do not need a referral to the Heartburn and Swallowing Center.
To request an appointment with NGPG Heartburn & Swallowing Center, please call us at 770-219-9200 or use the form on this page.