Treating GERD

New treatment procedure for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is now available for patients that experience frequent heartburn, regurgitation and / or nausea.

You may be a candidate for the LINX procedure if: Medication has not been successful treating your GERD symptoms, lifestyle and diet changes have not provided you much relief, persistent symptoms severely affect your quality of life, and you prefer to stop taking medication(s) to manage your gastric reflux.

The LINX procedure is a permanent, drug–free treatment for GERD that consists of a small band of magnetized titanium beads wrapped around the lower esophageal sphincter located at the base of the esophagus. This band helps prevent gastric acids from pushing back up into the esophagus from the stomach, yet also safely allows the lower esophageal sphincter to open when required to allow for easy swallowing.