Esophageal and Stomach Treatments & Procedures

Esophageal Anatomic Disorders: Strictures, Zenker’s Diverticulum

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Hiatal Hernia

Associated Procedures


Gastroparesis

Associated Procedures:

  • Enterra – Gastric Electric Stimulation
  • POEM
  • Botox

Enosinophilic Esophagitis

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GERD

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Esophageal & Stomach Cancer

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Barrett's Esophagus

Radiofrequency Ablation

This Endoscopic Eradication Therapy (EET) technique uses a small catheter inside an endoscope to deliver short, controlled bursts of heat energy. This technique removes (ablates) cancerous and precancerous tissue in the esophageal lining. The procedure is performed with precision, significantly reducing the risk of complications associated with other forms of ablation therapy. Radiofrequency ablation reduces the risk of progression to cancer and is more than 90 percent successful in eradicating Barrett’s esophagus. This procedure can be used in conjunction with other therapies for maximum effect.

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) / Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)

In this procedure, a special scope is used to treat certain types of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Barrett’s Esophagus.

In the past, only small, benign lesions in one layer of the GI tract could be removed with a scope. Patients with larger, cancerous tumors or tumors in certain layers needed to have open surgery. A surgeon would need make an incision, remove part of the organ and reconnect the remaining pieces. This led to a lengthy hospital stay, a long recovery and a substantial risk of complications.

Using an endoscope and tiny instruments, we can use advanced techniques like EMR and ESD to remove tumors from any layer of the GI tract. Risks are lower and most patients go home the next day without pain.

We are one of very few centers in the country with physicians on staff who are experts in both procedures, delivering exceptional results for many patients every year.

Swallowing And Reflux Program

Are you like one in five Americans who have trouble swallowing or suffer from Acid Reflux? Click below to see how Hartford HealthCare is prepared to help you.


Meet our Swallowing, Reflux, & Stomach Treatment Specialists:

Name Specialties Location
Sheth, Tejas V., MD, FACR, RhMSUS Sheth, Tejas V., MD, FACR, RhMSUS
4.8 /5
278 surveys
860.524.2610
  • Rheumatology
  • Hartford
  • New Britain
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Bao, Shanshan, MD Bao, Shanshan, MD 860.289.3375
  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Hartford
Bleich, Steven, MD Bleich, Steven, MD 860.522.0604
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Glastonbury
Padegimas, Allison Seinmetz, MD, FACC Padegimas, Allison Seinmetz, MD, FACC 203.265.9831
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Wallingford
  • Cheshire
  • West Hartford
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Pahlawanian, Anahid Maria, DO Pahlawanian, Anahid Maria, DO 860.246.6589
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • East Hartford
Pousatis, Sheelagh, MD Pousatis, Sheelagh, MD
4.9 /5
82 surveys
860.696.5520
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Hartford
Richardson, Elizabeth Ann, DO Richardson, Elizabeth Ann, DO 860.972.4262
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hartford
  • Hartford
  • Bridgeport
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Kapur, Sakshi, MD Kapur, Sakshi, MD 860.258.3480
  • Hematology & Oncology
  • Wethersfield
Daoud, Vladimir Paul, MD Daoud, Vladimir Paul, MD 860.246.2071
  • General Surgery
  • Bloomfield
  • Avon
  • West Hartford
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Rowe, Courtney Kaohinani, MD Rowe, Courtney Kaohinani, MD 860.545.9395
  • Pediatric Urology
  • Hartford
Sheth, Anumeha, MD Sheth, Anumeha, MD
4.7 /5
53 surveys
860.972.3600
  • Neurology
  • Hartford
  • Southington
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Khaled, Mohamad, MD, FAANS, FACS Khaled, Mohamad, MD, FAANS, FACS
4.9 /5
88 surveys
860.696.2290
  • Neurosurgery
  • Hartford
  • Enfield
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Altszuler, David Jay, MD Altszuler, David Jay, MD 203.265.9831
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Glastonbury
  • Wallingford
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Hannon Engel, Sandra Lee, APRN Hannon Engel, Sandra Lee, APRN 860.545.7000
  • Psychiatry
  • Hartford
D'Angelo, Kyla, DO, FACC D'Angelo, Kyla, DO, FACC 860.258.3477
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Wethersfield
  • Farmington
  • Glastonbury
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Barbour, Mohamad Firas, MD Barbour, Mohamad Firas, MD
4.9 /5
177 surveys
860.242.8756
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Bloomfield
Griffith, John James, MD Griffith, John James, MD
4.9 /5
361 surveys
860.348.2500
  • Urology
  • Southington
  • Plainville
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Tsang, Alexander Chi-Shun, MD Tsang, Alexander Chi-Shun, MD 860.943.1997
  • Ophthalmology
  • Bloomfield
Chaudhary, Ahmed Aziz, MD Chaudhary, Ahmed Aziz, MD 860.892.2777
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Norwich
Zhao, Ran, MD Zhao, Ran, MD 860.545.7600
  • Psychiatry
  • Hartford
Malentacchi, Meghan Elizabeth, MD Malentacchi, Meghan Elizabeth, MD 860.728.1212
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Hartford
Holub, Meredith Sullivan, DO Holub, Meredith Sullivan, DO
4.9 /5
192 surveys
860.524.4550
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Hartford
  • Wethersfield
  • Glastonbury
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Olayanju, Jessica Adefusika, MD Olayanju, Jessica Adefusika, MD 860.347.7466
  • Ophthalmology
  • Middletown
Jean-Baptiste, Deborah Michelle, APRN Jean-Baptiste, Deborah Michelle, APRN 860.696.2400
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Wethersfield
Srinivasan, Aparna, MD Srinivasan, Aparna, MD 203.845.2160
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Norwalk

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Our dedicated suite for advanced gastrointestinal procedures opened in early 2018. We use the four-room suite to perform sophisticated endoscopic procedures available at only a few dozen centers in the country.