UT Medicine General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
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- About
- Treatment approach
- Care team
- Subspecialties
- Conditions
- Procedures
About this clinic
The General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic diagnoses, treats and manages conditions affecting the abdomen and digestive tract in adult patients (18 years and older), including hernias, abdominal wall disorders, and esophageal and foregut conditions.
Our team provides advanced surgical care using minimally invasive and robotic techniques, performing procedures such as hernia repair, anti-reflux surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction, to restore function, alleviate pain and support your overall health. We are dedicated to delivering expert, patient-centered care to help you recover, regain strength and function, and enhance your quality of life.
Subspecialties
UT Medicine Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery
UT Medicine Texas Center for Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery
Our treatment approach
At UT Medicine, we take an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to your care. This means you will benefit from the expertise of multiple specialists across a variety of disciplines caring for you in one place — avoiding the need to schedule multiple appointments with providers at locations all over the city.
UT Medicine is anchored by Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, where we collaborate with colleagues to apply leading-edge research, diagnostic and treatment techniques to the diagnosis and treatment of your condition. Advanced imaging and lab testing are also available on-site if needed.
Meet your care team
Sullivan Ayuso, M.D.
Physician
UT Medicine General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic, UT Medicine Texas Center for Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery
F. P. "Tripp" Buckley III, M.D., FACS
Physician
UT Medicine General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic, UT Medicine Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery
Alisa Coker, M.D.
Physician
UT Medicine General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
Cassie Connerty
Physician Assistant
UT Medicine General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
Stephanie Doggett, PA-C
Physician Assistant
UT Medicine General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic, UT Medicine Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery
Elisa Furay, M.D.
Physician
UT Medicine General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic, UT Medicine Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery
Lisa Hadorn, R.N.
Nurse Practitioner
UT Medicine General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic, UT Medicine Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery
James R. Korndorffer Jr., M.D.
Physician
UT Medicine General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
Ashleigh Noble
Physician Assistant
UT Medicine General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
Subspecialties within the General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
The General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic is made up of highly specialized clinicians experienced in treating conditions affecting the abdomen and digestive tract. Our clinicians bring expertise across different areas of general and gastroenterology surgery to ensure your treatment is tailored to your needs. Learn more about subspecialties within the General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic below.
UT Medicine Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery
UT Medicine Texas Center for Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery
Conditions we treat
General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
- Abdominal wall hernia
- Disorders of the appendix
- Epidermal inclusion cyst
- Gallstones and disorders of the gallbladder
- Lipoma
Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery
- Achalasia (difficulty swallowing)
- Acid reflux and GERD
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Chronic cough and GERD
- Dysphagia (food sticking)
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal motility disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD/anti-reflux)
- Heartburn and asthma
- Heartburn and esophageal disorders
- Hiatal hernias
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Paraesophageal reflux
- Recurrent hiatal hernias
Texas Center for Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery
- Ventral hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Inguinal hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Epigastric hernia
- Parastomal hernia
- Flank hernia
- Lumbar hernia
- Traumatic hernia
- Spigelian hernia
- Rectus diastasis
- Mesh infection
- Mesh fistula
- Chronic groin pain
- Skin and soft tissue tumors
Procedures we perform
General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy
- Hernia repair
- Lumpectomy
Texas Center for Esophageal and Foregut Surgery
- Anti-reflux surgery
- Barrett’s ablation (BARRX, Halo)
- Esophageal high-resolution manometry
- Esophageal pH testing
- Esophageal radiology
- Hernia surgery (large hiatal and paraesophageal)
- Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication
- Laparoscopic partial fundoplication
- Laparoscopic myotomy for achalasia
- LINX reflux management system
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
- Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s Esophagus (BARRX, Halo)
- Redo surgery
- Reoperation for reflux or hernia
- Transoral incisionless fundoplication
Texas Center for Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Mesh excision
- Open hernia repair
- Robotic hernia repair