Could you be at risk for developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Take a moment to learn more about the most common risk factors and causes for GERD, and how you can protect your digestive health.
You are considering surgery for GERD and that requires a surgeon. This is a very important decision because mismanagement of GERD and choosing an inappropriate surgery is essential to its success. Hence, choosing the right surgeon is the most important decision you can make. You probably can rely on the feeling you get when you meet the surgeon as you feel comfortable and trust that surgeon, but ultimately, that doesn’t guarantee they are qualified to manage your particular situation.
What you should consider before you allow a surgeon to operate on you are these 5 ESSENTIAL qualifications.
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Ask for the surgeon’s experience with these surgeries on an annual basis.
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You should ask where their specialization was done and if it was done in esophageal surgery.
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You should ask your surgeon if they have published any research in the field.
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Reach out to patients that post about surgeons online to hear their stories, good or bad.
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Ask your surgeon about your follow up in the short term and long term.
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