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Medical College of Wisconsin GERD and Gastrointestinal Surgery Program

Surgeons in the GERD and Gastrointestinal Surgery Program are experts in the surgical treatment of diseases of the foregut. The foregut consists of the esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach), stomach, and upper small intestines (duodenum, jejunum). The foregut is also known as the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The diseases and conditions that can affect the upper GI tract are often very different than those that afflict the rest of the GI tract (such as the colon).The surgical procedures that are performed to address these upper GI diseases (such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernia, achalasia, and gastroparesis) require a unique set of skills, techniques, and approaches.

Leaders in Innovative Patient Care
Many recent studies have demonstrated that for certain procedures, surgeons who specialize achieve the best results. Because we specialize in minimally invasive and laparoscopic treatment for conditions of the esophagus and stomach, we are often referred some of the most difficult and complicated cases by our surgical colleagues throughout the Midwest. Our Laparoscopic Fellowship trained surgeons are nationally and internationally known experts in minimally invasive foregut surgery. Our patients receive advanced, cutting edge therapies and fully coordinated care with our colleagues in specialties such as Gastroenterology and Otolaryngology. More information on many of the upper GI diseases we treat most often can be found by following the links on the left side of this screen. If you would like an appointment with a Gastrointestinal Surgeon in our Program, please contact us at (800) 777-7700. Make sure you ask for one of the Gastrointestinal Surgeons in the Division of General Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, or ask for one of us by name.

Learn more about the GERD and Gastrointestinal Surgery Program

  • Achalasia

    Minimally Invasive Foregut Surgeons in the Division of Minimally Invasive and Gastrointestinal Surgery are proud to offer a novel, scarless procedure that restores swallowing function in some patients with achalasia, a rare condition where the esophagus is unable to move food into the stomach.

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  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease GERD

    Learn about Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD. A condition in which stomach contents move upwards into the esophagus (reflux).

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  • Gastroparesis

    Learn about gastroparesis, a chronic disorder in which food moves through the stomach more slowly than normal.

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  • Paraesophageal Hernia Hiatal Hernia

    Learn about Paraesophageal Hernia (Hiatal Hernia) from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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  • Robotic Surgery

    Learn about the use robotics in the minimally invasive general surgery program at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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Contact General Surgery

If you would like an appointment with a GERD and Gastrointestinal Surgeon in our Program, please contact us at (800) 777-7700. Make sure you ask for one of the Gastrointestinal Surgeons in the Division of General Surgery, or ask for one of us by name.

Clinic address:
Center for Advanced Care
Surgical Specialties Clinic
8900 W. Doyne Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

General Surgery
Clinic and Patient Appointments
(414) 955-5751
(414) 955-0085 (fax)
Administrative Offices
(414) 955-5751
(414) 955-0085 (fax)

Mailing address:
Medical College of Wisconsin
Division of General Surgery
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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