We offer the full range of surgical procedures to treat esophageal conditions including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), strictures (narrowing), achalasia, and esophageal cancer.
The treatment of esophageal cancer is determined by the stage of disease and overall condition of the patient. We work collaboratively with the oncologists, gastroenterologists, and radiation therapists at the Center for Cancer Care at St. Joseph Hospital to plan the optimal strategy for each patient. Surgical resection of the esophagus, often in combination with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, is usually the best alternative for patients with disease limited to the chest.