The surgeons at Surgical Consultants of Hollywood specialize in surgically treating a wide variety of medical conditions. The following information is intended to assist you to understand your medical diagnosis so that you can make informed decisions about your treatment options. Only the medical conditions that we treat most frequently are included here.
Overview of Gastrointestinal System
Begin by learning about the Gastrointestinal system and how it normally functions.
Appendicitis
Learn about this painful condition caused by inflammation of appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine.
Colon Cancer
Learn about these benign or malignant growths that develop in the large intestine or rectum.
Esophageal Cancer
Learn more about this condition where cells lining the tube between the mouth and the stomach grow uncontrollably forming tumors.
Gallstones
Learn about this painful build up of pebble-like deposits in the gallbladder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Commonly known as acid reflux or chronic heartburn, this painful condition occurs when acidic stomach contents flow backward from the stomach into the esophagus.
Heartburn
A mild form of acid reflux experienced by millions of people throughout the United States. Usually controlled by medications and lifestyle change, it may progress to the more serious condition GERD.
Hemorrhoids
Learn about inflammation and swelling of the veins in the anus or rectum
Hiatal Hernia
A condition where a portion of the stomach protrudes through the muscular layer called the diaphragm.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Learn more about this condition where the intestines become swollen or irritated typically related to Ulcerative Colitis or Chrohn’s disease.
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Erosion of a portion of the stomach or duodenum causing pain and irritation.