Benefits of Choosing a True Reflux Specialist
If you have spent years on acid blockers and still feel heartburn after dinner, the medication may not be the problem. According to the Mayo Clinic, persistent heartburn is often a sign of an underlying mechanical issue, and that is exactly where Tampa Bay Reflux Institute focuses every single day.
Patients who come to us for GERD heartburn relief in Tampa, FL benefit from a level of evaluation that most general practices simply do not offer. Dr. Gopal Grandhige is a fellowship-trained foregut surgeon, board certified, and a Founding Member of the American Foregut Society. His practice is built on one idea, that reflux is rarely just an acid problem, and treating it well requires understanding the anatomy and physiology behind your symptoms.
Our Services for GERD, Reflux, and Foregut Conditions
Tampa Bay Reflux Institute focuses exclusively on benign disorders of the esophagus, diaphragm, and stomach. That narrow focus is exactly what makes the care exceptional.
Comprehensive GERD Evaluation
We do not diagnose GERD by symptoms alone. Our workup may include upper endoscopy, ambulatory pH testing, esophageal manometry, and a barium swallow study. Each test answers a specific question about your reflux, your anatomy, and your esophageal function.
LPR and Silent Reflux Testing
For throat clearing, hoarseness, chronic cough, and globus sensation, we use a customized 24-hour dual-channel pH impedance probe to measure reflux above both the lower and upper esophageal sphincters. This precision dramatically improves outcomes for laryngopharyngeal reflux.
Achalasia and Gastroparesis Care
We also treat esophageal motility disorders such as achalasia through Heller myotomy and address gastroparesis with endoscopic pyloromyotomy.
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Almost every patient with significant reflux has a hiatal hernia. We repair these laparoscopically or robotically, restoring the diaphragm and reducing the mechanical cause of your symptoms.
Anti-Reflux Surgery Options
We perform fundoplication in multiple configurations, including Nissen, Toupet, Dor, and Watson, along with LINX magnetic sphincter augmentation and TIF, the transoral incisionless fundoplication. Beginning in 2026, we will also offer RefluxStop, making us the only practice in Tampa Bay providing all four anti-reflux procedures.
The Team Difference
When you choose Tampa Bay Reflux Institute, you are not just choosing a surgeon. You are choosing a team that has been refining reflux care together for years.
Dr. Grandhige works with a dedicated physician assistant in every single surgical case. That continuity matters. When a question comes up after your procedure, you reach someone who was in the operating room with you, not a stranger reading notes from a chart. Many of our office medical assistants have been with the practice for over a decade, which means the person scheduling your test or answering your call already understands reflux deeply.
All surgeries are performed at HCA South Tampa Hospital, where the operating room team, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists work with Dr. Grandhige routinely. This level of familiarity reduces operative time, lowers complication risk, and creates a smoother recovery for you.
Patients consistently mention three things in their feedback. They felt heard. They felt educated. And they never felt pushed toward surgery. Many leave the office with a non-surgical plan when that is the right answer, and they appreciate that honesty.
Referring physicians across Tampa Bay, including gastroenterologists, ENTs, pulmonologists, and primary care providers, send patients here because they trust the judgment behind every recommendation. That trust is built one consultation at a time.
If you are seeking GERD heartburn relief in Tampa, FL from a team that knows your name, knows your history, and knows reflux better than anyone in the region, you are in the right place.
Ready to Finally Understand Your Reflux?
You have lived with the burning, the regurgitation, the cough, or the broken sleep long enough. One focused consultation can change the trajectory of your entire treatment plan. Bring your prior records, your questions, and your skepticism. We welcome all of it.
Real Patient Success Stories
The patients we see have usually struggled for a decade or longer. They have tried omeprazole, pantoprazole, famotidine, and nearly every diet under the sun. Many were told their endoscopy was normal and that nothing more could be done. Then they came to us.
One common story involves chronic nighttime reflux. Patients describe waking up coughing, feeling acid in the throat, and never reaching deep sleep. After proper testing and the right procedure, sleep returns. Energy returns. Anxiety drops. Their quality of life shifts in ways they did not expect.
Another familiar story is the LPR patient. They have seen ENT specialists, allergists, and pulmonologists. They have been treated for asthma, allergies, and sinus disease without improvement. With our specialized dual-channel pH impedance testing, we identify reflux reaching the larynx and pharynx that standard tests miss. Carefully selected patients see roughly 80 percent symptom improvement, far above the 50 percent often quoted at other centers.
For typical reflux patients with confirmed GERD and good esophageal motility, success rates exceed 95 percent for symptom relief and elimination of daily reflux medications. We also help select patients who need to address weight as part of their reflux journey through incisionless weight loss procedures when appropriate.
We are honest about what surgery can and cannot fix. Some symptoms are reflux, some are not, and some are mixed. Setting expectations correctly is part of why our patients consistently recommend the practice. As one patient wrote, the drawings Dr. Grandhige made during the visit finally helped reflux make sense.
Patient stories like these are why we exist, and why we treat every consultation as the most important step in the entire process.
10 Common Situations You Might Be Facing
You may recognize yourself in one or more of these.
- You take a daily proton pump inhibitor and still feel heartburn after meals.
- You have been told your endoscopy was normal, yet your symptoms continue.
- You wake up at night coughing, choking, or tasting acid in your throat.
- You constantly clear your throat, lose your voice, or feel a lump that will not go away.
- You have been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and want to know your options.
- You have tried every diet change, weight loss strategy, and home remedy without lasting heartburn relief.
- You do not want to take acid-suppressing medication for the rest of your life.
- You were told surgery has only a 50 percent chance of helping your throat symptoms.
- You suspect silent reflux but no one has tested for it correctly.
- You want a second opinion from a Tampa specialist who treats reflux every single day.
If even one of these sounds familiar, you deserve a real evaluation, not another prescription refill. You can also browse our reflux education blog for deeper answers to common questions before your visit.
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Your Next Step Toward Lasting Relief
You do not have to keep wondering whether your medication is enough, whether your endoscopy missed something, or whether surgery is the right path. One thoughtful consultation with a fellowship-trained foregut specialist can give you the clarity you have been chasing for years. Tampa Bay Reflux Institute is built around education first, intervention second, and your long-term quality of life always.
Whether you ultimately choose lifestyle changes, medication adjustments, LINX, TIF, or fundoplication, the right choice begins with the right evaluation. That is the standard we hold ourselves to every day, and it is the standard you deserve when searching for GERD heartburn relief in Tampa, FL.
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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Anyone can be victim to GERD and though weight loss can help reduce GERD symptoms. Many athletes with high impact workouts may continue to have these symptoms. This may be a symptom of a hiatal hernia or other issue. We are more then happy to assist you in finding your solution, just click the link below.
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Heartburn may seem like an annoyance. But if you find yourself having symptoms on a daily basis, it may be time to to talk to Dr. Grandhige as it could be a symptom of something worse.
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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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