Heartburn Treatment Clinic
Advanced Expertise, Patient-Centered Approach
The Heartburn Treatment Clinics at OhioHealth are comprised of a team of specialty trained staff committed to a patient-centered approach in the evaluation and treatment of diseases of the esophagus, including Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias.
We offer world-class, state-of-the-art diagnostic testing to evaluate the function of the esophagus, measure the acid level in the esophagus and evaluate for pre-cancerous changes in the esophagus, referred to as Barrett's esophagus.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call the number below for your hospital.
- OhioHealth Mansfield (419) 526-8504
- OhioHealth Marion (740) 383-7950
- OhioHealth O'Bleness (740) 594-6100
We provide the expertise and treatments you need for relief from heartburn.
The Heartburn Treatment Clinics at OhioHealth customize a treatment plan that matches your lifestyle.
- What You Can Expect
Our goal is to work with you and your primary care physician to develop a personalized treatment plan specific to your diagnosis, personal needs and wishes. All treatment options are reviewed in detail, including medical management strategies for symptom control and minimally invasive surgical treatment options for cure.
You will be paired with a nurse navigator, who will guide you through the process. A set of diagnostic tests will be completed and a custom treatment plan determined, based on results. If surgery is recommended, we are specialty-trained in anti-reflux surgeries to provide the best care for you.
- What We Treat
- Acid reflux
- Ineffective esophageal motility (IEM)
- Hiatal hernia
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophageal cancer (surgical treatment)
- Diagnostic, Therapeutic Testing and Procedures
We work hard to make sure our patients have a comprehensive understanding of their disease, including the diagnostic testing and all treatment options, which include but are not limited to the following:
Diagnostic Testing
- GERD-HRQL
- EGD or "scoping"
- Esophageal manometry (motility testing)
- Bravo ambulatory pH recording
- Radiological imaging studies
- Biopsy
Treatments
- Lifestyle and diet modifications
- Medical management, including acid suppression and motility enhancement
- Balloon dilatation, or opening up narrowed esophagus
- Nissan Fundoplication, or "wrap" surgery (performed laparoscopically)
- Hiatal hernia repair
- LINX sphincter augmentation
- Radio frequency ablasion therapy
- Esophageal stents
- Advanced endoscopic treatment of dysplastic or advanced Barrett's Esophagus