Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders

The Digestive Health Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating a wide range of swallowing and esophageal disorders.
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For Gastroenterology related requests:
1-319-356-4901
For all other requests:
1-800-777-8442

Conditions Treated

  • Achalasia and other esophageal motility disorders
  • Barrett’s Esophagus and early esophageal cancer
  • Dysphagia
  • Esophageal strictures
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Non-cardiac chest pain
  • Paraesophageal hernias
  • Revisional esophageal surgery

Testing Options

  • Endoscopic ultrasound
  • EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy or upper endoscopy)
  • High-resolution esophageal manometry
  • Impedance pH monitoring
  • Wireless capsule pH testing

Treatment Options

  • Clip placement (for perforations/leaks)
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
  • Endoscopic suturing
  • Esophageal diverticulectomy
  • Heller myotomy
  • Linx
  • Medications
  • Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication
  • Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)
  • Radiofrequency ablation of Barrett’s esophagus
  • Stricture dilation
  • Stent placement

Our Care Team

Peter Nau, MD, MS, FACS portrait

Peter
Nau
MD, MS, FACS

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgery
4.57 out of 5 (1,329 ratings)
Jessica Smith, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS portrait

Jessica
Smith
MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgery
4.78 out of 5 (382 ratings)
Rami El Abiad, MD portrait

Rami
El Abiad
MD

  • Gastroenterology
4.79 out of 5 (410 ratings)
Henning Gerke, MD portrait

Henning
Gerke
MD

  • Gastroenterology
4.64 out of 5 (311 ratings)
Matthew Hoffman, MD, PhD portrait

Matthew
Hoffman
MD, PhD

  • Otolaryngology
4.83 out of 5 (331 ratings)
Serena Chipara, MS, CCC-SLP portrait

Serena
Chipara
MS, CCC-SLP

  • Otolaryngology
Scott Dailey, PhD portrait

Scott
Dailey
PhD

  • Otolaryngology
Sarah Haas, MS, CCC-SLP portrait

Sarah
Haas
MS, CCC-SLP

  • Otolaryngology
Erin Logan-Yildirim, MS, CCC-SLP portrait

Erin
Logan-Yildirim
MS, CCC-SLP

  • Cancer
  • Otolaryngology
Brian Peterson, MA, CCC-SLP portrait

Brian
Peterson
MA, CCC-SLP

  • Otolaryngology
Brandon L. Viet, MA, CCC-SLP portrait

Brandon L.
Viet
MA, CCC-SLP

  • Otolaryngology

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Locations and Offices

James A. Clifton Digestive Health Center
4501 John W. Colloton Pavilion (JCP)
Level 4, Elevator F
1-319-356-4060
Clinic
Digestive Health Center entrance at UI Hospitals & Clinics
In Medical Center
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

Patient Stories

Achalasia: incision-free treatment yields poetic outcome
March 1, 2017
People with achalasia often experience regurgitation, heartburn, and chest pain. But thanks to a per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), Dan Schmertman's ...
Dan Schmertman

Educational Resources

Using thickened liquids for safer swallowing