Condition
Acid Reflux
A condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn, a sour taste or a cough.
Also called: gerd, heartburn, reflux, infant reflux, silent reflux, laryngopharyngeal reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease, indigestion
Who Can Help with Acid Reflux?
- Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
- Internists
A physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in adults. Many internists serve as primary care doctors.
- Nurse Practitioners
An advanced practice nurse who can examine patients, diagnose illness, order tests and prescribe medicine. Many work in primary care, and others in specialty practices or hospitals.
- Physician Assistants
A licensed clinician who examines patients, diagnoses illness, orders tests and prescribes medicine as part of a team with physicians.
- Gastroenterologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the stomach, intestines and liver, and performs colonoscopies and endoscopies.
- Dietitians
A nutrition expert who creates eating plans to manage health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, food allergies and weight.
- Weight Loss Doctors
A physician who treats obesity with nutrition plans, exercise guidance and weight loss medicines.
- Naturopaths
A provider who uses natural treatments such as diet, herbs, homeopathic remedies and lifestyle changes to support health.
- Pediatric Gastroenterologists
A physician who treats digestive and liver problems in children, such as reflux, constipation, food intolerance and inflammatory bowel disease.
- ENT Doctors
A physician and surgeon who treats conditions of the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, head and neck.
- Pediatricians
A physician who provides checkups, vaccines and medical care for infants, children and teenagers.
- General Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the abdomen, skin and soft tissues, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal and appendectomy.
- Medical Clinics
A clinic or medical group where patients see doctors and other providers for primary or specialty care.
Where Practices List Acid Reflux
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Nashville, TN (4,309)
- Charleston, SC (2,508)
- Detroit, MI (2,246)
- Pittsburgh, PA (1,184)
- Newark, DE (705)
- Chicago, IL (566)
- Seattle, WA (556)
- Houston, TX (538)
- Hartford, CT (493)
- Madison, WI (467)
- Grand Blanc, MI (427)
- Philadelphia, PA (422)
- Spokane, WA (412)
- West Bloomfield, MI (397)
- Wyandotte, MI (344)
- Denver, CO (332)
- Trenton, NJ (269)
- Wilmington, DE (222)
- Naples, FL (214)
- Chevy Chase, MD (203)
- New York, NY (183)
- La Jolla, CA (171)
- Salisbury, NC (152)
- Irvine, CA (151)
- Northfield, MN (109)
- Memphis, TN (106)
- Issaquah, WA (93)
- Lincoln, NE (83)
- Canonsburg, PA (80)
- Minot, ND (79)
- Bellevue, WA (73)
- Kirkland, WA (67)
- Miami, FL (64)
- Brooklyn, NY (51)
- Hamilton, NJ (51)
- Jacksonville, FL (51)
- Renton, WA (51)
- Charlotte, NC (49)
- Columbus, OH (48)
- Puyallup, WA (44)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about acid reflux and what is right for you.