Are Acid Reflux and GERD the Same Thing?
You’re familiar with acid reflux, either from your own experience or that of a friend or family member. You’ve heard of GERD and wonder if it’s the same thing. We explain here.
Welcome to Turnquest Surgical Solutions
Turnquest Surgical Solutions is a world-class practice of experienced board certified surgeons and medical staff who provide bariatric and general surgical procedures. The physicians serve patients at two office locations at Red Oak and Willowbrook in Houston and are affiliated with many local hospitals. Under the leadership of Dexter Turnquest, MD, FACS, the specially trained medical and professional team provides the highest quality surgical care in a caring, compassionate environment. Weight-loss procedures include LAP-BANDⓇ, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and duodenal switch, as well as revisional bariatric surgery. The staff is committed to offering a superior standard of care by performing minimally invasive surgical treatments like laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery, whenever possible, to provide the best outcomes while minimizing recovery time. The surgeons at Turnquest Surgical Solutions surgeons also perform a variety of general surgeries, such as hernia repair, gallbladder removal, cancer surgery, uterine fibroid removal, and the LINX procedure for treating acid reflux. The medical team at Turnquest Surgical Solutions is ready to help patients regain and maintain their best health. Call today to schedule a consultation at one of the offices or book an appointment online.
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The TIF Procedure: What is it?
You’re familiar with acid reflux, either from your own experience or that of a friend or family member. You’ve heard of GERD and wonder if it’s the same thing. We explain here.
If you’re considering bariatric surgery to help you lose weight, you want to learn everything you can about it. One important topic is the need for nutritional supplements to avoid calcium deficiency.
Your stomach discomfort has been diagnosed as a hiatal hernia, and you’re wondering what your next steps are. Do you need treatment or will the hernia resolve on its own?