Dr Bell Speaks at National Meeting on LINX
Dr Bell Speaks at National Meeting on LINX
Published on October 3 by
This last weekend, Dr Bell was asked to share his experience with LINX surgery to over 100 surgeons from across the country. It was a great opportunity to help educate and advance a great technology.
Expert Surgeons
Published on September 29 by
I was researching reflux surgery on the internet one night and I came across a surgeon who was an “expert” in reflux surgery. I went to his website and this is what was listed as his expertise: Adrenalectomy Appendicitis Breast Surgery Cancer Surgery Colorectal Surgery Endoscopy & Colonoscopy Esophagus Surgery Gallbladder Surgery GERD Surgery Hernia […]
Can Heartburn Medications Kill You?
Published on September 15 byThere are now multiple class action lawsuits against the makers of reflux medications like Nexium. There are now multiple studies linking these medications to heart disease, kidney disease, dementia, vitamin deficiencies and more. This was recently posted on Youtube: An estimated 15 million Americans are currently taking drugs like Nexium which work to control heartburn, […]
Patient Testimonial: LINX Reflux Management System
Published on December 29 by
Dear Dr. Bell, I want to let you know your service and staff have treated me better than any office I have ever been affiliated with. The staff was extraordinary in explaining the procedure and worked hard to assure everything was as perfect as could be. As for the surgery, I could not have asked […]
When the Doctor Becomes the Patient
Published on December 16 by
I am a surgeon who operates on patients to treat their GERD, and I am also a patient who has suffered from GERD for a number of years. With over 20 years in practice as a Board Certified General Surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, I have seen the pain and suffering […]
Institute of Esophageal and Reflux Surgery is Participating in the CALIBER Study
Published on September 15 byFor more information about the CALIBER study or LINX Reflux Management System, call 303-788-7700 or contact us here.
Inspirational Patient Story: Post-Reflux Surgery Recovery
Published on September 15 byI wanted to highlight a patient’s story as she has been such an inspiration to me: Dr Bell and I have known Jill since 2012 when she came to see us after having a fundoplication in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2009. She had terrible regurgitation and heartburn and was diagnosed with scleroderma that same […]
The Difference Between LPR and GERD
Published on July 30 by
Reflux is when liquid comes up from the stomach into the esophagus and causes symptoms. The most common symptoms are heartburn, chest pain, and regurgitation. Some patients have abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and other GI symptoms as well. LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux) is when liquid from the stomach comes all the way up the esophagus and […]
Food Tips for Patients with GERD
Published on July 28 by
There are so many suggestions on what to eat and what not to eat when you have reflux… No chocolate, no red wine, no tomato products, no citrus. There is an interesting fact about these recommendations: None of them are based on science. There aren’t any studies to prove that patients with reflux who avoid […]