Gastroenterology

Have you ever experienced GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) symptoms such as heartburn or acid reflux and wondered if you should have someone take a closer look? If you’re experiencing some of the common symptoms of GERD on more than a rare occasion, it’s probably time to get better educated on…

Have you ever wondered if your heartburn is actually GERD or something worse? GERD — Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease — is considered a pre-cancerous condition that, in addition to discomfort, can lead to problems you’d like to avoid, such as cancer or Barrett’s esophagus. This is an important topic to understand,…

Bobby Bhasker-Rao, MD, specializes in the field of bariatric (weight-loss) surgery for one important reason. “I can kill many birds with one stone,” he says referring to how a single operation can help resolve the comorbidities — the presence of two or more chronic diseases — that invariably occur in…