Gastroenterologists and surgeons at Mayo Clinic in Florida have extensive experience in treating diseases of the esophagus. Achalasia and swallowing-related disorders are evaluated by a team of specialists that may include Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Otorhinolaryngology and General Surgery.
For patients whose condition requires a myotomy, a rare procedure, Florida surgeons are among the most experienced in the world. They have done more than 200 such procedures and perform an average of about 30 a year.
All diagnosis and treatment options described in these pages are available at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
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