Reflux (GERD), Barrett’s Esophagus and Swallowing Disorders

If you are affected by a condition involving your esophagus, you'll find the most comprehensive care at UC San Diego Health.

We are one of the largest referral centers in Southern California for the care of esophageal swallowing and reflux disorders.

We provide you with the latest integrated and holistic approaches for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, esophageal motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and laryngopharyngeal reflux.

Conditions We Treat

• Achalasia
• Barrett's esophagus
• Esophageal cancer 
• Eosinophilic esophagitis
• Esophageal motility disorders including distal esophageal spasm, nutcracker esophagus
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Extra-esophageal reflux syndromes including laryngopharyngeal reflux
• Erosive esophagitis and esophageal stricture/stenosis
• Esophageal symptoms following surgery for GERD or achalasia
• Functional heartburn
• Hiatal hernia and para-esophageal hernia

Team Approach

Our team approach puts the patient at the center. You'll have access to experts in many specialties, including:

• Esophageal diseases
• Advanced endoscopy
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Mindfulness
• Integrated behavioral and psychological approaches
• Voice and swallowing
• Speech and language therapy
• Nutrition
• Allergies
• Lung conditions