Specialties & Services

Heartburn and Acid Reflux

One in five adults in the U.S. have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and that number is growing. Our providers are regional leaders in the treatment of symptoms associated with heartburn and acid reflux and are ready to help you feel your best.

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Why choose us for heartburn and acid reflux care?

Frequent heartburn or reflux is more than just uncomfortable. It can lead to significant health issues and diminished quality of life. Our GERD experts at Saint Luke’s GI Specialists and Saint Luke’s Heartburn and Acid Reflux Center are available to ease your symptoms. 

When you come to us for care, you can expect: 

  • Collaborative care: To provide optimal care for our patients, our providers collaborate closely with hepatologists, nephrologists, and transplant surgeons to make sure your whole health is considered.  
  • Region-leading technology: At Saint Luke’s you have access to technology not found everywhere else, like the LINX Reflux Management System which eliminates severe acid regurgitation in 99% of patients.   
  • Personalized support: We’re dedicated to finding treatment options that work with your lifestyle. Your provider will work closely with you to understand your symptoms and develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your needs. 

What is GERD (Fastroesophageal Reflux Disease)?

Heartburn is a common condition. It often follows a binge at the buffet or a stressful day at work. Heartburn can make you uncomfortable and even disturb your sleep. But if you get heartburn more than twice a week, you may have a condition known as GERD. GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gastroesophageal refers to your stomach and esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth down to your stomach. Reflux means to flow back. Gastroesophageal reflux is the return of stomach acid and food from your stomach, back up your esophagus.

Heartburn and Reflux Testing and Treatments

Our specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases associated with heartburn, including reflux, gallstones, and Barrett’s esophagus. Testing and treatment includes: 

LINX® Reflux Management System

 The LINX device works as a fence around the lax lower esophageal sphincter, stretching to allow food to pass down and gas to pass up. Best of all, a successful procedure restores the integrity of the lower esophageal sphincter. It eliminates severe acid regurgitation in 99% of patients.

Upper endoscopy
This procedure uses a small camera on a thin tube to help your provider examine the upper GI tract including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

Video capsule endoscopy

 Instead of a tube, patients swallow a tiny disposable camera, light, and transmitter in a capsule which takes images of the digestive tract that can be transmitted and downloaded by your provider.

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

 This procedure combines ultrasound and endoscopy so providers can get images of the digestive tract and surrounding organs and tissue.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

 Medical providers examine your bile and pancreatic ducts with a combination of upper GI endoscopy and X-rays.

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