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I have hiatal hernia, acid reflux & gallbladder sludge. can these all be fixed in one surgery? is it advisable? are these all for gastroenterologist?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

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Maybe: The surgeries to address these problems are different surgeries. Could they be done together - yes. Will they be done together - ask your surgeon. Gastroenterologists do no do surgery.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 5/30/2019

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A member asked:

I have hiatal hernia, acid reflux & gallbladder sludge. can these all be fixed in one surgery? is it advisable? are these all for gastroenterologist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Pack answered

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

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