Over the past two months we’ve been keeping a close eye on the evolving COVID-19 situation here in Florida, and we are happy to provide the following update for our patients.
Read MoreThe term “dysphagia” is a medical term used to describe difficulty swallowing. It encompasses both severe and mild swallowing difficulties, and can range in severity from patients who experience difficulty trying to swallow certain types of foods to patients who are unable to swallow anything at all. Learn more about what causes dysphagia, common dysphagia symptoms, and how to treat dysphagia:
Read MoreGastroesophageal Reflux Disease, more commonly referred to as GERD, is a chronic digestive disorder affecting the lower esophageal sphincter (that ring of muscle between your esophagus and your stomach). In patients with GERD, the lower esophageal sphincter is either weaker, shorter, or has moved into a location that is other than normal. This causes it to relax inappropriately, allowing the stomach’s contents to flow back up into the esophagus and causing gastroesophageal reflux.
Read MoreAny team is only as good as the people leading it, and we’re lucky to have one of the best and brightest individuals at our helm. The Tampa Bay Reflux Center team is led by one of the most experienced foregut and esophageal surgeons in the southeastern United States: Dr. Donovan Tapper.
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