The Team Difference at Tampa Bay Reflux Institute
When you choose Tampa Bay Reflux Institute, you are choosing a surgeon, a team, and a system of care built around one mission: giving you clarity about your reflux disease.
Dr. Gopal Grandhige, MD, FACS, is a board certified general surgeon who has focused exclusively on foregut surgery since 2009. He trained at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Michigan, and completed his residency and two fellowships at Yale New Haven Hospital, including specialized training in foregut surgery and minimally invasive techniques.
With over 1,400 anti reflux procedures performed, including more than 600 fundoplications, 600 LINX placements, and 200 TIF procedures, Dr. Grandhige is one of the most experienced reflux surgeons in the southeastern United States.
Trust Badges: ✓ Board Certified Surgeon ✓ Yale Trained ✓ FACS ✓ 1,400+ Procedures ✓ 16+ Years in Tampa Bay ✓ American Foregut Society Founding Member
Unlike large hospital systems with rotating providers, Dr. Grandhige personally reviews every diagnostic study before your first appointment. His dedicated physician assistant assists in every surgical case and provides direct postoperative support. Office medical assistants who have worked with him for over a decade ensure consistent guidance at every step.
All surgical procedures are performed exclusively at HCA South Tampa Hospital with the same experienced operating room team and anesthesiologists. This consistency directly reduces operative time, minimizes complications, and produces better long term outcomes for patients seeking GERD heartburn relief fast in Tampa, FL.
Step 1. Thorough Pre-Visit Record Review
Before you walk into the office, Dr. Grandhige personally reviews all available diagnostic studies, including endoscopy reports, pH testing, manometry results, imaging, and notes from your gastroenterologist, ENT physician, or primary care provider. This preparation means your visit focuses on answers, not paperwork.
Step 2. Comprehensive Consultation and Education
During your consultation, Dr. Grandhige obtains a detailed symptom history and explains reflux using visual diagrams that patients consistently praise. He clarifies which symptoms are very likely reflux related, which are unlikely to be reflux, and which may involve multiple factors. Education, not pressure, is the goal.
Step 3. Objective Diagnostic Testing
Reflux is confirmed through physiologic testing, not assumptions. Testing may include esophageal pH monitoring (the gold standard for diagnosing GERD), esophageal manometry to evaluate swallowing strength, upper endoscopy to assess anatomy, and barium swallow studies. For suspected silent reflux, Dr. Grandhige uses a customized dual channel pH impedance probe that measures reflux above both the lower and upper esophageal sphincters.
Step 4. Personalized Treatment Recommendation
Only after testing confirms what is happening in your body does Dr. Grandhige discuss treatment options. He matches the correct procedure to your specific anatomy, esophageal function, and personal goals. Because he performs all major anti reflux procedures, recommendations are driven by what is best for you. Many patients leave with a non surgical plan because surgery was not the right choice.
Greater Than 95% of Appropriately Selected Patients Achieve Significant Symptom Relief
When patients are carefully tested, accurately diagnosed, and matched to the right procedure, outcomes are consistently excellent.
“For the first time in over a decade, someone actually explained what was happening in my body. Dr. Grandhige took the time to draw diagrams, review all my prior tests, and explain exactly which symptoms were reflux and which were not. I finally have clarity and my life back.” — Verified Patient Review
Advanced Reflux Treatment Options Under One Roof
Tampa Bay Reflux Institute is the only practice in the Tampa Bay area offering all major FDA approved anti reflux procedures under one roof.
Fundoplication
A minimally invasive procedure that uses your own stomach tissue to reinforce the reflux barrier. Dr. Grandhige performs Nissen, Toupet, Dor, and Watson configurations, selecting the right type based on your esophageal motility and anatomy. This remains one of the most durable solutions for chronic acid reflux disease.
LINX Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation
A small ring of magnetic titanium beads placed around the lower esophagus that dynamically resists reflux while preserving your ability to burp and vomit. LINX is ideal for patients with proven reflux, adequate esophageal motility, and a desire to preserve normal stomach anatomy. The procedure is outpatient.
TIF (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication)
An incisionless procedure performed entirely through the mouth with no external incisions. TIF recreates the reflux barrier from the inside and is best suited for patients with mild to moderate reflux, minimal hiatal hernia, and no severe complications of GERD.
Dr. Grandhige also performs hiatal hernia repair, Heller myotomy for achalasia, and endoscopic pyloromyotomy for gastroparesis. In 2026, RefluxStop will be added, making this the only Tampa Bay practice offering all four major anti reflux procedures.
You Might Need a Reflux Specialist If This Sounds Like You
Many patients who visit Tampa Bay Reflux Institute have lived with one or more of these situations for years. If any feel familiar, you deserve a thorough evaluation.
- You have been taking daily heartburn medication for years and still experience symptoms that disrupt your meals or your sleep.
- You were told your endoscopy is normal, yet you continue to suffer from chest burning, regurgitation, or a sour taste in your mouth.
- You wake up at night coughing, choking, or with a sore throat and wonder if reflux is the cause.
- You have been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and want to understand whether it needs surgical repair.
- You feel like you have tried every antacid, dietary change, and home remedy without lasting improvement.
- You were told you have silent reflux but have not had advanced testing to confirm the diagnosis.
- You are nervous about reflux surgery because of side effects you read about online.
- You want to stop depending on PPIs and learn whether a procedure could address your specific anatomy.
- You have seen multiple doctors and still do not have a clear explanation for your symptoms.
- You are looking for a reflux surgeon in Tampa who bases decisions on objective testing, not symptoms alone.
Conveniently Located in the Heart of South Tampa
Tampa Bay Reflux Institute is located at 1315 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33629, in a yellow brick building right next to Sally O’Neill’s Pizza. Parking is available directly behind Sally O’Neill’s, making your visit easy and stress free.
The office is minutes from the shops along South Howard Avenue, the tree lined streets of Hyde Park and Palma Ceia, and scenic Bayshore Boulevard. Patients from South Tampa, Westchase, Carrollwood, Brandon, Riverview, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg regularly visit for specialized reflux evaluation. Patients also travel from Orlando, Sarasota, Naples, Jacksonville, and across Florida for expert foregut care and GERD heartburn relief fast in Tampa, FL.
Whether you live minutes away or are traveling from another city, the team coordinates efficient scheduling and consolidates testing so your evaluation is as smooth as possible. For patients managing heartburn and acid reflux symptoms while waiting for their appointment, Dr. Grandhige’s team provides guidance on dietary adjustments that can help reduce discomfort.
FAQS
You Do Not Have to Just Live With It
Reflux is not something you caused and it is not something you should simply accept. Whether you need reassurance, education, or a definitive treatment plan, Dr. Grandhige and his team are here to give you the clarity you deserve.
Take the first step toward understanding your body and finding GERD heartburn relief fast in Tampa, FL. Explore our reflux education articles or learn about understanding your chronic heartburn, then contact us to schedule your consultation at Tampa Bay Reflux Institute.
An endoscopy cannot tell you if you have reflux. It can only tell you if you have complications of GERD.
If you are unhappy with your reflux symptoms, come in and we can discuss testing and treatments that can accurately diagnose your problem.
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If you have a hiatal hernia and fit one of these categories, you should know your options.
Dr. Grandhige is an expert in his field and performs 200 of these surgeries a year. He is the only surgeon in the Tampa Bay Area who offers all surgical options - LINX, Fundoplications, TIF and will be one of 20 surgeons in America introducing the latest procedure RefluxStop in 2026.
We accept most insurances but will verify yours before you come in. These procedures are considered medically necessary and covered by your insurance. You can expect to pay your in-network deductibles and nothing else.
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What causes reflux ?
1. Weak lower esophageal sphincter
2. Hiatal hernia
3. Flattening of the Angle of His
4. Poor esophageal motility
5. Gastroparesis (slow stomach)
NOT increased acid production
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If you are tired of avoiding your favorite foods or taking daily medications, we can help.
We are the Tampa experts in reflux ! With years of experience and thousands of patients treated successfully, we offer all FDA approved anti-reflux procedures.
Call 813-922-2920 to schedule your appointment
All major insurances accepted.
Not all patients need surgical intervention. Many patients are living a heartburn free life with their PPIs. However 40% of patients taking PPIs are not getting the relief they need. If you are one of those, you have options! Come in and find out more.
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