About This Center
The Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery within UT Health Austin’s General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic diagnoses, manages, and treats conditions of the esophagus, stomach, and upper intestine, including heartburn and esophageal disorders, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, swallowing disorders (achalasia), hiatal hernias, and esophageal cancer, in adult patients (18 years and older).
We use the latest laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgical technologies to provide specialized procedures for both benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) conditions. The Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery care team offers personalized treatment plans focused on improving digestive health, restoring esophageal function, and enhancing your overall quality of life.
Preventative services, including routine screenings and examinations, are also available to reduce the risk of developing cancer and increase the likelihood of early detection. By combining advanced technology with a patient-centered approach, the Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery care team is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for each patient.
Treatment Approach
At UT Health Austin, we take a multidisciplinary approach to your care. This means you will benefit from the expertise of multiple specialists across a variety of disciplines caring for you in one place to avoid having to schedule multiple appointments with providers at locations all over the city. The Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery care team includes fellowship-trained foregut surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers, and more who work together with gastroenterologists and other specialists to restore digestive and esophageal function and improve your overall well-being.
We collaborate with our colleagues at the Dell Medical School and The University of Texas at Austin to utilize the latest research, diagnostic, and treatment techniques, allowing us to offer state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatment options for foregut conditions. Advanced imaging and lab testing are also available on-site if needed.
Appointment Information
At UT Health Austin, we focus on you, the whole patient, making sure that you have the support you need throughout your care. To explore FAQs regarding your upcoming appointment, please click here.