When you need us, our care teams at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, are ready to help you. They expertly diagnose and treat conditions of the esophagus. You can count on receiving their coordinated, comprehensive care tailored to meet your unique needs. We treat the following esophageal conditions:

• Achalasia (a disorder of the esophagus)
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; a return of the 
       stomach's contents back up into the esophagus)
• Barrett's esophagus (a complication of 
       gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD)
• Esophageal cancer (cancer of the esophagus)
• Esophageal motility disorders (difficulty in swallowing, 
       regurgitation of food and a spasm-type pain that can be 
       caused by an allergic reaction to certain foods)
• Esophageal perforations (holes in the esophagus)
• Esophageal dysplasia (a precancerous condition of the esophagus that may include inflammation or swelling 
      of the esophageal lining)
• Hiatal hernia (repair of new and complex revisions; hiatal hernia is a condition where part of the stomach sticks
       upward in the chest through an opening in the diaphragm)

As leading experts in the field of minimally invasive surgery, we utilize robotic-assisted techniques using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to ensure the best possible outcomes. Our surgical treatment options include:

• Minimally invasive esophagectomy (surgery to remove part or all of the esophagus)
• Radiofrequency ablation (surgery used to treat Barrett's esophagus)
• Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (a minimally invasive surgical treatment for GERD)
• Laparoscopic Heller myotomy (a minimally invasive surgical treatment used to treat achalasia)
• Management of perforations with a combination of endoscopy, esophageal stent placement, minimally invasive 
       abscess drainage procedures, muscle flaps and immediate surgical nutritional support
   

Clinic Locations

Thoracic Surgery Clinic
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Masonic Cancer Clinic
Masonic Memorial Building
424 Harvard St.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Appointments: 612-624-LUNG (5864)

We also see patients at Fairview Southdale Hospital:

Medical Oncology Clinic
Fairview Southdale Hospital
6363 France Ave. S., Ste. 610
Edina, MN 55435
Appointments: 612-624-LUNG (5864)

Clinics:

• Minneapolis

• Thoracic Surgery Clinic
  • Masonic Memorial Building
    Masonic Cancer Clinic
    424 Harvard St. SE
  • Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • 612-624-LUNG
• Lung Nodule Clinic
  • Masonic Memorial Building Masonic Cancer Clinic 424 Harvard St. SE
  • Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • 612-624-LUNG (5864)