Conditions
Clear explanations of the reflux, hernia, and esophageal conditions a foregut surgeon evaluates — including when surgery helps, and when it doesn’t.
- Reflux, heartburn & GERDHeartburn, regurgitation, and reflux that medication hasn’t settled.
- Hiatal & paraesophageal herniasFrom small sliding hernias to large hernias with the stomach in the chest.
- Recurrent reflux & revisional surgeryWhen symptoms return after a fundoplication or hernia repair.
- Achalasia & swallowing disordersFood sticking, chest pressure with meals, regurgitating undigested food.
- Zenker’s diverticulumA pouch at the top of the esophagus that traps food.
- LPR & throat symptomsCough, hoarseness, and throat clearing — and when reflux is (or isn’t) the cause.
- Barrett’s esophagusWhat the diagnosis means and how surveillance and treatment work.
- Reflux after bariatric surgeryHeartburn or regurgitation after a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass.
- GastroparesisNausea, early fullness, and slow stomach emptying.
Appointments
Talk with Dr. Speer about your symptoms and options.
Whether you are starting an evaluation, looking for a second opinion, or have had symptoms return after surgery, the first step is a conversation and a careful look at your history and tests.