Dr. Starpoli's Blog

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

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

Metabolic syndrome is a catchall phrase for a variety of symptoms that typically accompany the onset of cardiac disease and diabetes. However, the...

Americans who suffer from either being obese or have gastrointestinal issues can now undergo an incisionless surgical procedure that will control or...

Obesity is a serious and growing problem in the United States. According to the CDC, 35.7% of American adults are obese. Poor eating habits are a...

Bariatric surgery is an invasive way to achieve weight loss.  Part of the stomach and small intestines are removed during the surgery.  However,...

Washington Post article, published here, brings to light that making healthier choices in food does not have to be labeled. 

So, you think you have acid reflux?  What is acid reflux?  Why is it called acid reflux?