GERD

Heartburn. A common complaint and the hallmark of acid reflux from the stomach into the esophagus. For some it’s mild and intermittent and for others it can be severe and unrelenting. Obesity predisposes to reflux, as also for diabetes, and the heartburn that results; not surprising that GERD worsens the Read More

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World traveler
In love with my wife of 42 years

I Want to Share My Passion

Have you, a family member or a friend experienced or are currently facing chest surgery?

Are you simply curious about this surgical specialty?

Are you considering a career in Medicine/Surgery?

One of my aims is to provide interesting and informative discussions of thoracic surgeons, thoracic surgery, the diseases they treat and the issues they face. These discussions will both review the development of thoracic surgery and elaborate on the current role surgeons play in the treatment of diseases of the chest including both lung and esophageal cancer.

In addition I will also sprinkle in discussions of other health care related considerations and toss in occasional interviews with a variety of people with some connection to surgery and/or other health care activities

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