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Lots of people have acid reflux (heartburn), and most can control their symptoms with diet modification (avoid caffeine, acidic fruits, chocolate, and alcohol) or lifestyle modification (do not eat within 5 hours of going to bed, elevate the head of your bed on cinder blocks, lose weight). Others take acid-reducing medication, such as Omeprazole or…

Breast disease is very common, and most general surgeons see several patients with breast problems every week.  Getting checked for breast disease is always an anxiety-provoking situation.  Some patients see me because they have noticed a change in the breast, such as a mass, skin changes, or new nipple discharge.  Others are referred after a change is found on…