Esophageal Disorders Program

Through specialized patient care, medical education and scientific research, the Esophageal Disorders Program at USC University Hospital is dedicated to the treatment and study of esophageal cancers, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus and other diseases of the thoracic foregut.

Internationally recognized for the treatment of complex esophageal disorders, our program serves patients from around the globe. As part of an academic medical center, we treat some of the most difficult cases in the Los Angeles area.

The Esophageal Disorders Program takes a carefully balanced approach to patient care, integrating clinical research and innovative programs that emphasize maintaining your quality of life. We provide our patients and their loved ones with access to a comprehensive support staff, including social services, care management, pain management, patient education and an experienced nursing team.

Our physicians are on faculty at the renowned Keck School of Medicine of USC, which means our patients often have access to groundbreaking clinical trials and treatments not available at other hospitals.

Our treatments and programs include:

  • Swallowing Center
  • Hepatitis Treatment Center
  • Colonic Disorders
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • GI/Liver Diseases in HIV Infection
  • Pancreatic and Biliary Diseases
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Liver Center/Transplantation Program