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  • Dr Ali Zad

    Gastroenterologist

    Dr Ali Zad is a Gastroenterologist that consults on a broad range of gastroenterological conditions. Dr Zad completed his medical training in 2002. He continued … View Profile

    The goal of surgery for reflux disease is to strengthen the anti-reflux barrier. During a procedure known as a Nissen fundoplication, your surgeon wraps the upper part of your stomach around the lower esophagus. This enhances the anti-reflux barrier and can provide permanent relief from reflux.

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