Barrett's Esophagus

Treatment in Minnesota

The specialized Barrett's Esophagus Unit at Mayo Clinic in Rochester has been offering a comprehensive approach for people with Barrett's who have early cancer or are at risk of developing it for the past 15 years. This includes the use of advanced optical imaging techniques to detect tissue changes, including laser confocal microscopy, autofluorescence and narrow band imaging, and molecular imaging. Specialists in Rochester treat more than 1,000 people with Barrett's every year and are world leaders in genomic Barrett's research as well as in the use of ablation therapy and other minimally invasive treatments. Mayo Clinic physicians are also among the world's most experienced in esophageal surgery, performing more than 150 esophagectomies every year.

Treatment Team

Barrett's esophagus is treated by specialists in Gastronenterology and Thoracic Surgery.

Appointments

For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 507-538-3270 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday or complete an online appointment request form.