Conditions we treat

• Chronic heartburn not responding to oral medications
• Hiatal hernia
• Paraesophageal hernia
• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
• Esophageal stricture
• Esophageal motility disorders
• Achalasia

What to expect

Prepare for your appointment

• Obtain copies of your previous diagnostic tests (e.g. endoscopy)
• Complete a quality of life questionnaire where you can report your symptoms, dietary triggers, and medication history before you step in the room.

During your initial visit

• Meet with the team (physician, physician assistant, nurse, dietitian)
• Review your questionnaire and any previous testing
• Discuss your questions and/or concerns
• Develop a tailored plan (e.g. medication and dietary changes) and schedule diagnostic testing if needed for more comprehensive evaluation
• If surgery is discussed, then scheduling occurs after necessary testing is completed

Diagnostic testing

In order to appropriately evaluate your symptoms, we may perform the following tests:

• Endoscopy
• Ambulatory (blue-tooth enabled) pH monitoring
• A manometry high-resolution swallow test
• Barium X-ray

If you have had these tests recently and we have obtained your records, then it is unlikely we would need to repeat them.