Esophageal Diseases
Diseases and disorders affecting the esophagus can range from common, treatable conditions like heartburn to more serious issues such as esophageal cancer. At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, our gastroenterologists and surgeons have extraordinary expertise diagnosing and treating all types of esophageal disorders, using therapies based on the latest medical and surgical advances to restore comfort and quality of life.
A Team with Expertise in Esophageal Care
Our esophageal care specialists include gastroenterologists, surgeons, allergists, motility lab technicians, nurses, registered dietitians, and others with the skills and understanding to provide the highest quality care to people with esophageal disorders. When you come to us for your care, we have the experts you need to relieve your symptoms and treat your disease.
Comprehensive Esophageal Care
At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, we care for people with all types of esophageal disorders, from the most common to the rarest:
- Achalasia and other swallowing disorders
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal atresia
- Esophageal cancer
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hiatal hernia
Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery
When lifestyle changes and medications are insufficient to treat an esophageal disorder, our skilled surgeons use minimally invasive approaches whenever possible to treat esophageal cancer (including removal of the esophagus, or esophagectomy), Barrett’s esophagus, achalasia, and GERD, operating through smaller incisions. The result: less pain after surgery and a faster return to your normal activities.