• What is Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease/Heartburn
• Patient Information Sessions/Scheduling Appointments
• GERD FAQ
• Laparoscopic Fundoplication
• Incisionless Fundoplication
• Hernia Treatment
• Esophageal Disorders
• Diverticular/Colon & Rectal Disease
• Other Laparoscopic Surgical Treatments
• Gallstones
• Bariatric Surgery

Free Patient Information Sessions

Free patient informational sessions on GERD and treatments will be held on the following dates:

  - SESSION CANCELLED - Wednesday November 18, 2009 at 6:30PM - Pre-registration is required
  - Wednesday January 20, 2010 at 6:30PM - Pre-registration is required
  - Wednesday March 24, 2010 at 6:30PM - Pre-registration is required

Please click here to register online or download the registration form to return via fax.

All sessions will be held in room 1213 Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium located at 452 West 10th Ave. Columbus, OH 43210.  Parking in the SafeAuto Hospitals Parking garage is recommended.  Click here for driving directions and parking instructions.

 

Scheduling an Appointment with a Surgeon

Prior to surgery, you will need a preoperative appointment with one of our surgeons as well as preoperative testing that may include blood tests, EKG, EGD, ph probe,  and/or barium swallow.  Surgery will be scheduled only after a complete work up and consultation with the surgeon.  A one month post-operative follow-up appointment will be required of all patients.

If you live within the Central Ohio area or are within a reasonable driving distance and would like to make an appointment for evaluation, you can contact 614-293-5815 or 614-293-4499 to schedule an appointment with one of our surgeons. 

If you live outside of the state of Ohio and would like to be evaluated for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, you MUST obtain all of the following preoperative tests before we will schedule an appointment with our surgeon.  These tests can be scheduled with physicians in your home area.

• EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) with retroflex view of the gastroesophageal junction
• pH probe
• Barium Swallow 
  
            *All test results MUST BE full color, hard copies of original test results*

Please click here to view the required patient information form and mail it and the test results to the follow address:

The Ohio State University Medical Center

Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery

ATTN:  GERD

N701 Doan Hall

410 W. 10^th Ave

Columbus, OH  43210

*please allow for 5-10 business days after the receipt of medical records to be contacted by our offices*