George Gillian

We’ve Performed Our 500th LINX Procedure

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022
by George Gillian

500th LINX case Dr. Gillian has now done more than 500 LINX procedures. His team at the Virginia Heartburn and Hernia Institute is the one of the top 5 most experienced groups with this procedure in the USA. Dr. Gillian was the first surgeon to implant the LINX device in the DMV and he continuesRead More »

400th LINX SURGERY

October 23, 2021October 24, 2021
by George Gillian

Celebrating our 400th case at Inova Alexandria Hospital The surgical team at Virginia Heartburn and Hernia Institute hit another milestone in May of 2021. We implanted our 400th LINX device. Dr. Gillian, Dr. Lee and Divya Bansal PA-C comprise one of the top 5 centers for this procedure in the entire United States. There areRead More »

WE ARE OPEN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS!

May 13, 2020November 3, 2020
by George Gillian

We are fully open and operating! The national and regional issues continue to change with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic. We want you to know that Dr. Lee and I have continued to function with full staffing throughout these times and have been able to provide continuous care for all of our patients across aRead More »

300 LINX CASES

February 17, 2020November 3, 2020
by George Gillian

Dr. Gillian and Divya Bansal PA-C have placed more than 300 LINX devices for reflux control. We are very grateful for all of the support we have received at INOVA Alexandria Hospital with this project and the Heartburn Center. Our center continues to be at the forefront of reflux control for patients and are theRead More »

Podcast with Dr. Gillian: Could Surgery Cure Your Heartburn? When You Need More Than Medication

December 16, 2019November 3, 2020
by George Gillian

George Gillian, MD, and Ivan Harnden, MD, join Inova HealthChat host Jennifer Siciliano to discuss surgical treatments for GERD, commonly known as heartburn, when over-the-counter and prescriptions have not helped. Listen to hear more about the LINX and TIF procedures. Listen now (Episode 2 on Inova Healthchat page)

Dr. Gillian talks about the evaluation and care of GERD patients

February 26, 2018October 31, 2019
by George Gillian

Dr. Gillian discusses the GERD patient

Northern Virginia “Top Doc” Award

February 26, 2018October 31, 2019
by George Gillian

Dr. Gillian and his team were recognized as a Top Doc practice in Northern Virginia Magazine for 2017!

Surgeons are Sled Dogs…

May 29, 2017October 31, 2019
by George Gillian

Dr. Gillian was asked to write an editorial for the General Surgery News publication. They felt that as the President of the American Society of… Read More »Surgeons are Sled Dogs…

PPI Risks and Surgical Options

May 20, 2017October 31, 2019
by George Gillian

Dr. Gillian was asked to comment on the topic of long term PPI risks. Certainly this is subject on many peoples’ minds and they often… Read More »PPI Risks and Surgical Options

Training in the USA

March 11, 2016October 31, 2019
by George Gillian

Despite running a very busy surgical practice Dr. Gillian enjoys teaching residents and visiting surgeons some of the techniques he has developed over the years… Read More »Training in the USA