Reflux is caused by a weak muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that allows acid and bile to flow back from the stomach into the esophagus, creating pain and often causing damage to the lining of the esophagus.
Reflux is caused by a weak muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that allows acid and bile to flow back from the stomach into the esophagus, creating pain and often causing damage to the lining of the esophagus.
LINX is a flexible ring of small magnets placed around the LES during a minimally invasive procedure. The strength of the magnets helps keep the weak LES closed to prevent reflux.
When you swallow, LINX opens temporarily to allow food and liquid to pass into the stomach.
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Dr. Patrick R. Reardon is a board certified surgeon with expertise in several areas, including bariatric Surgery, gastrointestinal surgery (including colon & rectal surgery), hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, endocrine surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Reardon is a highly experienced doctor, with 32 years of practice in his field. He attended medical school, as well as completed his residency and fellowship, at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine, and is currently certified by the American Board of Surgery. Also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), he is known in the community for his research studies. Click here to read scholarly articles and research outputs by Dr. Reardon.
He is highly regarded by his patients, who consistently give him high patient satisfaction rankings. He was voted a top MD by Consumer’s Checkbook, a SuperDoctor by Doctors.com, and has won a Vitals.com Patients’ Choice Award.
Dr. Lee Morris is a board-certified surgeon specializing in surgery of the alimentary tract, including minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. After graduating from Louisiana State, Dr. Morris completed his medical school degree at the Medical College of Georgia’s School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery. He is currently affiliated with Methodist Hospital.
He is a member of a number of professional societies, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT), and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). In 2015 he earned a Compassionate Doctor Recognition from Vitals.com, indicating his patients’ satisfaction with his care.
Dr. Morris is also well-known for participation in academic research, which he has conducted on a broad range of topics. Click here to read scholarly articles and research outputs from Dr. Morris.
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