COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX:

Inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis)
Esophageal ulcers with possible bleeding
Esophageal strictures
Esophageal lining changes with metaplasia, Barrett’s Esophagus that increases the chance of esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer
Asthma
Bronchitis
Sinusitis
Pneumonia
Pulmonary fibrosis
Cavities due to tooth enamel destruction

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Michael Baptista, MD

Michael Baptista, MD has extensive training in general surgery and minimally invasive surgery. His expertise in stomach surgery involves a great understanding of what causes reflux and the appropriate and tailored treatment for patients, either medical or surgical. The goal is to improve or eliminate the need of medications that can only provide palliative treatment by reducing the acidity of the reflux.