What is GERD and how is it treated?

November 18-24th is GERD Awareness Week. GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Also known as acid reflux disease, GERD is a condition of the digestive system, which has increased significantly in recent decades GERD is also a primary risk factor for esophageal cancer, one of the fastest growing and deadliest cancers in the United States. Click below to watch Dr. Robert Gianotti III discuss GERD and treatments for the disease.

Additional News & Events

Welcome Dr. Neil R. Volk!

Albany Gastroenterology is pleased to announce the addition of Neil R. Volk, MD. Dr. Volk completed this Fellowship in Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Dr. Volk joins us in providing the highest level of hepatic and digestive care to all our patients.

Take Steps Road Rally with the Northeastern New York Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation

Albany Gastroenterology Consultants was pleased to support and participate in this year’s Albany Take Steps Road Rally with the Northeastern New York

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Treatments Available in the Battle Against Colorectal Cancer and Pre-Cancerous Polyps

While colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, tremendous progress has been made in recent years.