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Anti-reflux and Heartburn: MEDICARE SPENDS MORE ON NEXIUM THAN ANY OTHER DRUG

August 3, 2015October 31, 2019
by George Gillian

Anti-reflux and heartburn prescriptions

Medicare spending on anti reflux and heartburn prescriptions is enormous. A recent Wall Street Journal article reported that Nexium was the single most costly drug in terms of overall cost. At first glance the numbers are mindboggling. There were 8,192,362 prescription claims for Nexium in 2013 for Medicare. Read More »Anti-reflux and Heartburn: MEDICARE SPENDS MORE ON NEXIUM THAN ANY OTHER DRUG

GERD and Proton Pump Inhibitors: Are PPI’s Safe?

July 2, 2015October 31, 2019
by George Gillian

GERD and Proton Pump Inhibitors Proton pump inhibitors have become one of the most heavily prescribed types of medications in the United States. The names… Read More »GERD and Proton Pump Inhibitors: Are PPI’s Safe?

GERD

June 1, 2015October 31, 2019
by George Gillian

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach.… Read More »GERD

Robotic Surgery and Single Site Surgery

May 11, 2015October 31, 2019
by George Gillian

Dr. Gillian’s experience (first General Surgeon in the Region) and philosophy in Robotic applications Procedures Performed: Nissen Fundoplication Toupet Fundoplication Heller Myotomy Pyloroplasty Single Site… Read More »Robotic Surgery and Single Site Surgery

Is GERD Causing Your Cough?

April 28, 2015October 31, 2019
by George Gillian

Is GERD causing your cough? There are many reasons one may have a cough and GERD could be one of them. “Coughing is a… Read More »Is GERD Causing Your Cough?