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    Foregut (Esophagus & Stomach) Program

    (949) 764-5350

    Diseases and conditions treated through the Foregut (Esophagus & Stomach) Program include:

    Achalasia

    The term achalasia means “failure to relax” and refers to the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to open and let food/liquids pass into the stomach.

    Barrett’s Esophagus

    This condition can occur when the esophagus is exposed to stomach acid for an extended period...

    Esophageal Cancer

    Esophageal cancer is a malignancy in the esophagus, often linked to smoking, alcohol use, and acid reflux. It can cause difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and weight loss.

    Esophageal Diverticulum

    An esophageal diverticulum is a pouch or sac that forms in the lining of the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

    Gastric Cancer

    We provide multidisciplinary care combining advanced diagnostics and innovative therapies to deliver superior outcomes.

    Gastric Ulcer

    Gastric ulcers (A.K.A. stomach ulcers) are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach.

    Gastritis

    Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach, which can cause the stomach lining to be red, swollen and painful.

    Gastroparesis

    Gastroparesis, often referred to as delayed gastric emptying, is a chronic medical condition in which the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine is slowed or stopped altogether.

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder in which stomach acid frequently flows back into your esophagus, the long, muscular tube that connects the mouth and stomach.

    Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

    Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs), are a rare type of cancer that can form in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

    Hiatal Hernia

    Hiatal hernia is a condition in which the upper part of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm, which...

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