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Due to inclement weather, all GSI Offices and Endoscopy Centers will be closed on Monday, 1/26/2026

We will be opening at 11am on Tuesday, 1/27/2026. Outpatient procedures and office appointments scheduled before 11am are being rescheduled. Please call our office at 804-285-8206 to schedule or reschedule your appointment as needed.

Dr. Robert Frachtman with Austin Gastro on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Dr. Robert Frachtman, a gastroenterologist with Austin Gastro, discusses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), which can cause a variety of symptoms, such as cough, hoarseness, and wheezing, as well as cause permanent damage to the esophagus. Most concerning is that when these conditions are left untreated, permanent damage can lead to cancer or a condition called Barrett’s Esophagus, which is a precancerous condition that can be treated, preventing cancer from occurring in the first place.

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If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1. This form is intended for non-urgent appointment requests only. Our office will handle non-emergency requests within 48 hours.