Tripp Buckley, MD

02/10/2018

02/10/2018

There are exciting changes coming for 2018. If you are a patient of mine you will be receiving a letter from Baylor Scott & White noting that I will be leaving in March of this year. This is indeed the case, and I will be transitioning my practice to The University of Texas- Dell Medical School on the main campus of UT in Austin! https://dellmed.utexas.edu . Dell Med has the dual mission of innovation and clinical excellence and I am excited to lead its new program in GERD and other esophageal diseases. If you are a patient you will also be receiving a letter from UT-Dell Med, Seton, as well as from me personally if you are enrolled in one of our research programs. Our new phone number is 512 324-GERD(4373). Additionally, if you contact the old office at BSW, they will be happy to give you my new contact information as well. This will be an exciting new chapter as we take the treatment, research surrounding esophageal diseases to new levels with the power of one of our countries most respected research universities- UT-Dell Med!

Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin is the first med school in decades to be built from the ground up at a Tier 1 research university.

05/29/2017

01/10/2017

6:17 |Reduce Adverse Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors (Long-term Use) | "Proton pump inhibitors effectively treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, duodenal ulcers, and pathologic hypersecretory conditions. Proton pump inhibitors cause few adverse effects with short-term use; however, long-term use has been scrutinized for appropriateness, drug-drug interactions, and the potential for adverse effects (e.g., hip fractures, cardiac events, iron deficiency, Clostridium difficile infection, pneumonia)." Read more --> http://ow.ly/r5Fs307C35Y

Proton pump inhibitors effectively treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, duodenal ulcers, and pathologic hypersecretory...

01/09/2017

4:17 | Eat A GERD Friendly Diet |Coming up with the appropriate diet and lifestyle changes involves discovering what works best for you. Not all triggers and treatments will affect all people in the same way. However, avoiding/limiting high fat foods, caffeine, chocolate, onions, peppermint, carbonated beverages, alcohol, citrus and tomato products is a good place to start!

01/09/2017

3:17 | Slim Down The Waistline | Did you know that extra weight can increase the pressure in your stomach, potentially worsening your GERD? The increase in pressure opens the Lower Esophageal Sphincter allowing reflux to enter the esophagus! Maintaining a healthy BMI (18-25) has multiple other health benefits as well including improving cardiovascular health, strengthening bones, and improving mood among others!

01/06/2017

2:17 | Spread Awareness About The Surgical Treatment of GERD | Did you now up to 40% of patients continue to have symptoms while on medication? Surgical intervention addresses the cause of GERD and TREATS the disease. Surgery strengthens the barrier between the stomach and esophagus, reducing the body's ability to reflux. Learn more information here --> www.refluxsurgeon.com

01/06/2017

1:17 | Spread GERD Awareness | Sixty percent of the adult population will experience some type of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) within a 12 month period and 20 to 30 percent will have weekly symptoms. Approximately seven million people in the United States have some symptoms of GERD.

01/02/2017

May the gift of love, happiness, peace, and warmth be yours as you make a new start in 2017. Happy New Year! For the next month, will be posting 's 17 Reflux Resolutions for 2017 to spread GERD awareness!

12/05/2016

"LINX is really clever and it actually works very well," Leeds said. // Surgeon at Baylor Scott & White in Dallas, TX (Dr. Leeds) highlighted for expertise.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sponsored/sponsored/2016/12/02/new-procedure-improves-quality-life-people-gerd

Small device can reduce or eliminate the need for medication

11/26/2016

New article in US News about and new theories about what causes damage to the esophagus! Remember, an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is what allows reflux (stomach acid v. Cytokines) to enter the esophagus! Treating GERD at the source means addressing the cause and reinforcing the LES! Medical management with PPIs treats the symptoms, not the D for disease in GERD!

http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-05-18/reflux-disease-not-caused-by-acid-but-inflammation-study-shows?src=usn_fb

For over 80 years, scientists have said that the condition is caused by stomach acid backing up through the esophagus – until now.

11/24/2016

Happy Thanksgiving 2016! | As I count my blessings this Thanksgiving Day, know that you are among them. Patients like you have made my practice what it is - and for that I am extremely grateful. I look forward to continuing to care for GERD patients in the future!

11/23/2016

Are any of these GERD trigger foods on your Thanksgiving holiday menu?

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http://www.cbsnews.com/media/holiday-heartburn-foods-to-avoid/

If you're one of the 20 percent of Americans who suffer from symptoms of GERD each week, here are some foods to skip on the holidays

11/22/2016

Tips to Avoid Holiday Heartburn | "A post-Thanksgiving meal walk is probably better than a nap, and when you do hit the pillow, make sure to sleep with your head elevated 6 to 8 inches to curb acid reflux."

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http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20322474,00.html

If you're prone to heartburn or have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), certain days may fill you with dread. But if you don't eat too much and choose the right foods, you can survive that food-related holiday.

11/21/2016

The average Thanksgiving meal is ~2500 calories and although delcious, is typically full of GERD trigger foods! This article has some great tips to help you tackle holiday heartburn!

http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/features/tackling-holiday-heartburn

Holiday feasts are close to our hearts, all those favorite comfort foods. But why make heartburn part of the yearly tradition? Here's a game plan for tackling indigestion head-on.

11/17/2016

Innovative new treatments offer hope for chronic sufferers of acid reflux http://ow.ly/HJe6506sUOg

Barack Obama was alerted to it by a sore throat that lasted for weeks. Bill Clinton was also troubled by it.

11/14/2016

Former Baltimore Orioles player, Jim Palmer, shares his story about Living with GERD --> http://ow.ly/qpm83068dru

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In studies that measure emotional well-being, people with unresolved GERD often report worse scores than those with other chronic diseases, like diabetes, high blood pressure, peptic ulcer, or angina. Yet, nearly half of acid reflux sufferers do not recognize it as a disease.

Jim Palmer - Living with GERD HomeJim Palmer - Living with GERD Details Living with GERD Last Updated: 18 February 2016 Print Tweet Jim Palmer,...

11/14/2016

Have you had a chance to check out the wealth of information found on our website?

www.refluxsurgeon.com

11/14/2016

7 Reasons You Can’t Stop Coughing http://ow.ly/wp08506sUGk

05/25/2016

"Many people aren't using PPIs in accordance with FDA guidelines, which in Nexium's case would limit them to a four-week course of treatment three times a year."
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https://consumer.healthday.com/gastrointestinal-information-15/heartburn-gerd-and-indigestion-news-369/heartburn-drug-linked-to-accelerated-blood-vessel-aging-in-lab-710851.html

Prior research has also raised concerns about Nexium and heart health

05/15/2016

https://vimeo.com/163452904

Chronic use of some drugs for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) speeds up the aging of blood vessels, according to a published paper in Circulation Research,…

05/09/2016

Have you had a chance to check out the wealth of information found on our website?

www.refluxsurgeon.com

05/05/2016

Dr. DeVault (a gastroenterologist quoted in this article) is correct that PPIs are the best DRUG created to control heartburn symptoms. HOWEVER, what he does not say (but is well documented) is that surgery is superior to medication in controlling symptoms, that medications do not stop progression of disease, and that 30-40% of patients have incomplete control of symptoms on medications. All of this is from the GI literature.

Millions of people take proton pump inhibitors. But the drugs can increase patients' risk of infections, bone fractures and kidney problems. And trying to stop the drugs can make symptoms much worse.

05/05/2016

Should You Stop Taking Your Heartburn Medicine?

Proton-pump inhibitors are effective, but experts say patients should pay attention to associated risks.

05/05/2016

I am a gastroenterologist. I research, diagnose and treat digestive disorders. Those disorders include heartburn, also known as acid reflux or, if you really want to scare the customers, gastroesophageal reflux disease. I am also a heartburn sufferer. Sometimes.

05/03/2016

APR 27, 2016 - Heartburn can cause cancer.
Most people don't know that.
I happen to know because my mom died in 2010 at 59, a year and a half...