Treatment of GERD varies greatly from patient to patient. In some cases lifestyle modification is sufficient to control reflux. In many others, medical intervention is necessary. Many times, over-the-counter medications provide adequate control of GERD, while in other cases prescription medication may be necessary. In selected cases, surgical correction is required. Proper treatment of GERD often requires multiple forms of treatment from different health care disciplines. This fact, along with the expanding list of treatment options, and in an effort to provide patient with state of the art medical and surgical care for heartburn, has prompted Blake Medical Center to offer this Heartburn Relief Center, for the treatment of GERD.

According to Mitchell T. Massie, M.D., a surgeon at Bradenton Surgical Associates, the goal of the Blake Heartburn Relief Center is to "provide high quality care for patient suffering from heartburn. To meet this goal, we have established a network of physicians and other health care providers specially trained and motivated to treat patients with GERD." The center provides an environment that allows health care providers to share knowledge and ideas concerning care of heartburn patients. According to Carlos Montero, M.D., a physician at Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee, it will provide a pathway to distribute education information concerning GERD to patient, the community and area physicians. Access to physicians in the Blake Heartburn Relief Center is centralized, making it easy for patients to get appropriate help. The Blake Heartburn Relief Center will take full advantage of the state of the art facilities at Blake Medical Center for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

For more information on the Blake Heartburn Relief Center call 941- 798- 6376 or click on the link below.

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