Meet the Digestive Team
Our experienced team of physicians, nurses, and health care providers are committed to your long-term care and well-being.
Upper GI & Esophageal Disorders
Leading the way in esophageal care.
Our innovative research and care means our team can bring you the latest treatments for upper GI and esophageal disorders—which can significantly improve your quality of life and health.Bringing innovative care to upper GI and esophageal disorders.
Conditions we treat
Understanding the esophagus
The act of swallowing takes a great deal of coordination, most of which is unconscious. When food or drink is placed into a person's mouth, the body's nervous system detects this and the brain directs the UES to open allowing the food or drink to pass into the esophagus (although this can sometimes be affected by strokes and other injuries).To keep food from coming back up from the stomach, the esophagus has two circular bands of involuntary muscle. The one at the top of the esophagus is called the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) and the one at the bottom of the esophagus (which separates the esophagus from the stomach) is called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The area in between is known as the body of the esophagus.
Upper GI and esophageal disorders relate specifically to this functionality and our team can help you better understand and treat your condition.
Recent digestive health stories.
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