Our team quickly diagnoses and treats esophageal conditions to prevent them from developing into a worse condition, like cancer.
Using the most advanced treatment
Preventing, detecting, and treating esophageal disease has never been more effective. Our team uses the latest techniques to give you with the best possible outcome.
Do I have GERD?
Heartburn can be an annoying consequence after a big holiday meal. But for some, it's a painful, chronic problem and a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Access to leading specialists
Our team and leadership unites experts from many different specialties to treat an array of esophageal diseases and conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal dysplasia, and more.
Featured Services for Esophageal
At the Esophageal Institute, we use the most advance treatments for conditions and diseases affecting the esophagus.
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Voice, Swallowing, and Nutrition Center (VSN)
The VSN Center diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the pharynx, larynx, esophagus, and stomach.
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Esophageal cancer
Get the best results possible for your esophageal cancer with experienced specialists and treatment tailored to your needs, preferences, and overall health.
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Gastroesophageal Reflex Disease (GERD)
GERD doesn’t just cause heartburn and indigestion, it can also lead to serious health conditions.
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Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal dysplasia
As complications of GERD and precursors to esophageal cancer, these conditions require close monitoring and treatment.
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Gastric and esophageal motility disorders
Conditions, such as Gastroparesis that affect food’s ability to move through the esophagus, stomach, and digestive tract.
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Achalasia
Unlike GERD, achalasia is a disorder where the esophageal sphincter muscle remains closed when it should open, making it difficult to swallow food and liquid.
Support services
We are here improve your health and strengthen your overall wellbeing. Our services include:
• Voice, Swallowing and Nutrition Center
• Speech Therapy
• Dietary counseling and nutrition
• Cancer support
Advanced treatment options
We are continuously exploring novel, effective alternatives for treatment, for example the LINX® reflux management system which is designed to restore your stomach’s natural acid barrier.
Esophageal Institute clinical trials & research
The goal of the research team is to provide you with cutting-edge treatments through our multi-disciplinary clinical trials.
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AHN Nurse Line
Get knowledgeable answers to your questions or schedule an appointment.
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Make an Appointment
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(412) 359-GERD (412) 359-4373 Make an Appointment
Foregut Surgery Fellowship
A highly focused, one-year fellowship program that provides surgeons with an opportunity to acquire specialized technical ability in minimally invasive procedures.