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Johns Hopkins Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Center

Treatment of Severe Heartburn, Paraesophageal, Ventral and Hiatal Hernias, Esophageal Conditions, Stomach Tumors and Other Digestive Diseases

Patients with complex upper digestive system disease can benefit from the Johns Hopkins Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Center’s quick evaluation and treatment plan. This center brings together specialists in general surgery, thoracic surgery and otolaryngology, radiology, and gastroenterology to provide unique testing and medical and surgical management of these conditions that can significantly improve quality of life for patients.

Conditions treated include:

Achalasia
Paraesophageal hernias, ventral hernias, and hiatal hernias (including complex re-operative cases)
Esophageal disease
Esophageal cancer
Gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) or severe heartburn
Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR)
Mediastinal masses
GIST and other stomach tumors

Minimally invasive and robotic surgical options include:

Anti-reflux for severe heartburn
Paraesophogeal hernia repair
Heller myotomy
Laparoscopic gastrectomy
Re-operative surgeries

Meet Our Specialists

Anne Lidor, M.D., General Surgery
Michael Marohn, D.O., General Surgery
Daniela Molena, M.D., Thoracic Surgery
Steve Yang, M.D., Thoracic Surgery
Lee Akst, M.D., Otolaryngology, Voice Specialist

Our team of gastroenterologists can provide highly specialized diagnostic services such as endoscopic ultrasound of tumors, endoscopic management of Barrett’s disease, esophageal manometry, and pH impedance testing. Testing can be performed at Green Spring Station, Howard County General Hospital and The Johns Hopkins Hospital.