5 Signs You Need to Visit Your Gastroenterologist ASAP

December, 17 2019 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

Your gastrointestinal system is extremely important to your overall health and well being. This can be accompanied by obesity, which is a risk factor...

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Obesity and Chronic Disease: The Scary Facts You Need to Know

December, 4 2019 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

Obesity affects almost 40% of adult Americans.

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Incisionless Anti-reflux Therapy: a chance to stop your reflux drugs.

June, 5 2019 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a life-affecting condition that affects as many as 20% of the population. Given the prevalence of GERD, the...

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Non-Celiac Gluten or Wheat Sensitivity

April, 25 2019 Anthony Starpoli

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Concerns about PPI Therapy For GERD

July, 28 2018 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

Acid reflux, generally stated as Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), affecting around one-third of the American population. This disorder arises...

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To Balloon Fix or Not to Balloon Fix for Weight Loss

April, 3 2016 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

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Stomach Balloons For Weight Control: Are You A Candidate?

May, 4 2015 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

Gastric Balloon placement is a non-surgical, completely reversible procedure that is proven to be extremely effective as a treatment for obesity....

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Failed Gastric Bypass Surgery - Why Does it Happen?

February, 16 2015 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most common weight loss procedures performed today. With almost half of Americans being labeled as obese, or...

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Lose weight - How to Avoid Acid Reflux

February, 9 2015 Anthony Starpoli

Gastrointestinal issues, such as heartburn and acid reflux are no picnic. You feel a burning in your chest, the uncomfortable sting of stomach acids...

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What is a FODMAP diet and why is it used?

February, 6 2015 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

"Fermentable Oligo-saccharides Di-Saccharides, Mono-saccharides Polyols, or FODMAP, is a low FODMAP diet created by Susan Shepherd and Peter Gibson....

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