Morton Hospital Center for Treatment of Reflux and Swallowing Disorders

Morton Hospital offers sophisticated diagnosis and highly advanced surgical treatment for esophageal and gastric diseases, and specializes in advanced minimally invasive techniques.

Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment of Reflux and Swallowing Disorders in Taunton, MA

Diseases of the stomach and esophagus can present with multiple symptoms. These include:

• Pain or burning sensation in the abdomen and the chest
• Difficulty swallowing
• Regurgitation of liquid or food
• Cough
• Hoarseness
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath

We offer expedited and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of disorders affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract.

Conditions commonly treated include:

• GERD (heartburn)
• Hiatal and para-esophageal hernias
• Achalasia
• Gastroparesis and other motility disorders
• Esophageal diverticulum
• GIST tumors
• Barrett’s esophagus
• Weight loss/bariatric surgery

Diagnostic Evaluation

Diagnostic tests may be necessary to further investigate the nature of the symptoms. Often, an upper endoscopy, with gastric acid testing and UGI, are the tests of choice. All these tests can be performed at Morton Hospital.

State-of-the-Art Minimally Invasive Treatments

Treatment options are tailored to patient needs and range from medications to endoscopic (incisionless) approaches to minimally invasive surgery.

Appointments can be arranged in Taunton within a week (in most cases) with one of our board-certified surgeons who specializes in diseases of the stomach and esophagus. Telehealth consultations are available.