Disorders of the esophagus and upper gastrointestinal tract can significantly affect quality of life, nutrition, and overall health. Symptoms such as chronic heartburn, acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, chest discomfort, regurgitation, and hiatal hernias often require specialized evaluation to determine the underlying cause and identify the most appropriate treatment.
Dr. Farhad Anoosh is a fellowship-trained foregut and bariatric surgeon with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of both common and complex foregut disorders. His approach combines advanced diagnostic testing, evidence-based medical management, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and long-term follow-up to deliver individualized, patient-centered care.
Not every patient with heartburn needs surgery, and not every hiatal hernia requires repair.
Successful treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. Every patient undergoes a comprehensive evaluation to identify the exact cause of symptoms before treatment recommendations are made. Our goal is to provide the right treatment for the right patient using the least invasive and most effective approach possible.
GERD is one of the most common digestive disorders and may cause heartburn, regurgitation, chronic cough, hoarseness, chest discomfort, and difficulty swallowing. Many patients improve with lifestyle modification and medication, while others benefit from surgery after appropriate diagnostic evaluation.
Hiatal hernias occur when part of the stomach moves into the chest through the diaphragm. Treatment recommendations are individualized based on symptoms, anatomy, and objective testing.
When surgery is indicated, many procedures can be performed using advanced robotic-assisted technology. Potential benefits include smaller incisions, less postoperative pain, faster recovery, enhanced visualization, greater surgical precision, and shorter hospitalization.
Optimal outcomes often require collaboration with primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, bariatric specialists, nutrition services, pulmonologists, otolaryngologists (ENT), and speech/swallow specialists when appropriate.
Improve long-term health and quality of life.
Persistent reflux, swallowing difficulty, or chest discomfort should not be ignored. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive evaluation, an accurate diagnosis, and an individualized treatment plan that improves both symptoms and long-term health. Whether treatment involves lifestyle modification, medication, advanced diagnostic testing, or minimally invasive surgery, every recommendation is based on objective findings and tailored to your unique needs.