At the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, we lead the region in scientific discoveries and embrace a spirit of purpose – offering our patients and their families something beyond everyday healthcare. At the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, we offer hope.
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Esophageal Disease
Offering comprehensive, innovative and compassionate care to patients with diseases of the esophagus and esophageal cancer.
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The UC Esophageal Disease Center is the region’s only team of experts that subspecialize in the treatment of esophageal diseases and esophageal cancer. World-class care is delivered by subspecialists from thoracic surgery, surgical oncology, gastroenterology, medical oncology and radiation oncology as well as a full support team of nurses and ancillary professionals. We promise our expertise in esophageal disorders, delivering hope right here in Cincinnati.
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Conditions We Treat
With research and experience, we’re helping patients like you overcome esophageal diseases and cancers every day.
- Achalasia
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Motility Disorders
Leading-Edge Treatments for Esophageal Disease
From advanced diagnostics to one of the region’s only proton radiation therapy centers, we have the technology needed to treat your esophageal disease.
Advanced Diagnostics & Treatments
Your Care Team at Work
Coordinated care and clinical research transform medicine.
Our multidisciplinary team includes surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, and more — all working together to deliver only the best treatment available.
AUTHORING BREAKTHROUGHS
We offer leading-edge care for only the best results.
Expert Team
The UC Esophageal Disease Center performs the most esophageal surgeries in the region. Our surgeons, oncologists and board-certified oncology nutritionists are highly trained to care for you.
Comprehensive, Convenient Care
Our team offers comprehensive, world-class care in a convenient location with contemporary radiation treatments, nonsurgical endoscopic treatments, advanced diagnostics and clinical trials.
Minimally Invasive Options
We are the region’s only adult provider of minimally invasive esophagectomy. We make only a few small incisions through laparoscopy, video-assisted thoracoscopic, and robotic-assited techniques.
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HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
Donations from people like you make the difference.
By advancing medicine, our life-changing research and treatments help countless patients here and around the world. Please donate today.