The Penn Medicine Center for Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders offers a coordinated, comprehensive approach to treat esophageal disorders, including:
Millions of Americans complain of heartburn and acid reflux, or have difficulty swallowing. These mouth, throat or esophagus problems may be caused by:
Left untreated, esophageal and swallowing disorders can lead to serious problems. Early diagnosis and intervention are very important.
The multidisciplinary team at Penn includes:
Some esophageal disorders can be precancerous conditions. We work closely with the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania to provide a seamless continuum of care for patients.
We provide advanced evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for Barrett's esophagus using the latest technology and endoscopic procedures.
Here is what you need to prepare for your appointment with a Penn gastroenterologist.
View a list of Penn Medicine physicians who evaluate, diagnose, and treat esophageal and swallowing disorders.