The Minnesota Reflux and Heartburn Center now offers the TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) procedure—a safe, effective and incisionless intervention to treat chronic heartburn and reflux. The TIF procedure is performed from inside the patient’s stomach without incisions. This approach uses a device to reconstruct the reflux valve to restore the body’s natural protection against refluxing stomach contents.
“TIF outcomes are long-lasting, and recovery is fast – typically getting patients back to normal activities in just a few days,” Severson added. “This procedure delivers patient outcomes similar to those provided by conventional procedures, but is less invasive, has fewer adverse effects, and does not limit future treatment options. We look forward to treating patients with this new treatment option that our team of reflux specialists began offering this year.”
SUCCESS STORIES
“I greatly appreciate the expertise of the reflux specialist along with the friendly and highly professional care of all the surgical staff.”
“With the progression of my GERD symptoms, including frequent sleep disruption, I was just miserable. Now I’m feeling so much better. I’m so grateful for what the reflux center has done to treat my reflux disease so far.”
“Throughout the evaluation process, I felt very comfortable with and confident in my reflux specialist, who I found very easy to talk with about my health concerns.”
“When I came in for my endoscopy, I felt like I was treated like a VIP.”
“I truly never thought this day would come where I can feel like a normal person again. I would highly recommend this treatment to anyone suffering from reflux disease.”
“It was a great experience, if you are having some of the same asthma and cough problems I did, then I would really recommend the Minnesota Reflux & Heartburn Center in the Brainerd Lakes Area. The procedure has made a massive change in my life, the facility was great and the care I received was exemplary.”
“Two weeks after my procedure, I was GERD-free and have not had any problems with it since then. I am a much happier person now. I recommend this procedure to anyone who has had GERD.”
"After years of suffering, my heartburn is gone. I feel great now!"
“I saw several doctors and specialists who said there was nothing they could do and I would just have to live with it; I didn’t know what to do. Finally, my son-in-law who is a doctor in the Twin Cities recommended the Minnesota Reflux & Heartburn Center.”
“I’m delighted with the success of my treatment. After my procedure three months ago, I haven’t had any acid reflux and I’m not taking any medication.
“I can eat more spicy foods than before without having any issues or heartburn. It’s like I never had reflux.”
Contact a nurse coordinator
Crosby: Lea carlson, RN
Aitkin: Dawn Harcey, RN
