Heartburn may be the first sign of a more serious problem, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or even cancer. If you have heartburn or acid indigestion more than twice a week, you may have reflux disease. The term “reflux” refers to the upward flow of stomach acid causing heartburn.

Most reflux problems can be treated medically without surgery. Accurate diagnosis and evaluation help Dr. McBee determine the best approach. In severe cases, surgical treatment can resolve your problem. If surgery is needed, Dr. McBee prefers to use the Hill repair technique, which provides for:
• Decreased rate of reoccurrence
• Fewer unwanted side effects of anti-reflux surgery
• Improvement of swallowing and natural esophageal function

Surgery of the colon and rectum may be needed to treat cancer, diverticulitis and other problems. Fortunately, Dr. McBee has the advanced training and experience you can count on. He offers endoscopic evaluation and surgical treatment for a variety of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum and small bowel:
• Rectal bleeding and pain • Hemorrhoids
• Colonoscopy • Gastrointestinal disorders
• Polyps • Diverticulitis • Colon cancer
• Colectomy (colon resection)

Dr. McBee is highly qualified and experienced in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of many types of cancer. Much of his practice is devoted to the evaluation and management of breast, colon, thyroid and lung cancer. Skin cancer, melanoma and unusual tumors are also commonly treated. Screening for cancer includes:
• Breast exam and mammogram review; minimally invasive and open biopsy as necessary
• Colonoscopy to detect polyps and cancer
• Thyroid exam and minimally invasive biopsy for nodules; surgery as needed
• Skin evaluation of moles and nodules; biopsy and excision of cancer
• Long-term follow-up of cancer patients

Dr. McBee can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of breast disease and disorders. Plus, you can always count on compassionate care with plenty of personal attention and reassurance.
• Breast cancer detection – Dr. McBee performs minimally invasive breast biopsies.
• Breast cancer removal – Dr. McBee offers a number of techniques that allow for the removal of breast lumps, masses, tissue and lymph nodes.
• Breast reconstruction surgery – Dr. McBee coordinates breast reconstruction operations with highly skilled plastic surgeons.