What is GERD-Heartburn
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due...


I save prescribing the weight loss medications, like Meridia of Xenical, for those who have made a good faith effort at serious diet and ... Read More »
1) Do I need an annual physical?
As many of you know Medicare does NOT cover annual physicals... so the ... Read More »
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If I had a dollar for every time I hear this from a patient I could save our economy. This is a serious and disabling complaint we hear from ... Read More »
Simply put, I believe so.
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