Beebe Healthcare launches comprehensive heartburn center

Those who suffer from chronic heartburn and indigestion now have a resource with the opening of Beebe Healthcare’s Heartburn Center at 336663 Bayview Medical Drive, Lewes. 

“The innovative technologies we have to properly diagnosis the root cause of a patient’s ongoing symptoms allows us to create a pathway to care that can eliminate their chronic heartburn,” said Rudolph Schilli, MD, board-certified gastroenterologist. “We’re very excited to offer relief to our patients and improve their quality of life.”

Heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux are some of the most common ailments that U.S. adults unnecessarily suffer from. Over-the-counter treatments may only provide limited relief and do not always offer a long-term solution. At the heartburn center, Beebe’s experienced team of specialists can safely and effectively diagnose a variety of gastrointestinal and esophageal conditions to inform the best treatment plan for each patient.

“Although most of the treatments are based on medications, some patients may require a surgical anti-reflux procedure to offer them a permanent relief,” said Tarek Waked, MD, FACS, board-certified general surgeon who specializes in advanced bariatric procedures. “At Beebe, you can trust that we have the surgical expertise to cure your heartburn and reflux symptoms and regain your quality of life.”

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also commonly known as GERD, affects up to 40% of U.S. adults every month and nearly 20% of U.S. adults every week. At the heartburn center, specific diagnostic tests can help determine whether the patient’s specific set of symptoms may be GERD or other ailments such as dysphagia, achalasia or hiatal hernia.

For more information, call 302-291-6033.