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Do You Have Frequent Heartburn or Difficulty Swallowing? “It was so minor. I was able to go running two weeks after, a few weeks after that I started lifting weights again.” “Dr. Bochkarev is brilliant,” says Al. “I’ve read the papers he’s written. He’s a master of his craft. We’re very fortunate to have a laparoscopic surgeon of his caliber and people need to know we have this service right here!” Ask your primary care doctor to refer you to Hilo Surgical Associates at (808) 932-4225 to discuss your treatment options with Dr. Victor Bochkarev, an expert in GERD care. When you eat, food travels from your mouth down a tube called the esophagus to your stomach. Escaping stomach contents irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn, acid rHŴXRURWKHUV\PSWRPV. Sometimes acid rHŴXSrogresses to GERD. Left untreated, GERD can become more severe and lead to serious problems. Treatment to control symptoms can include lifestyle changes, medication or surgery. Al Braun had been plagued with an extreme case of GERD for 12 years. “I knew I was going to need surgery, but I kept putting it off,” said Al. His primary care doctor referred Al to Dr. Victor Bochkarev at Hilo Surgical Associates. “I went to Dr. Bochkarev to do the esophageal manometry testing – it’s the gold standard test. I knew it needed to be done and he was the one to do it – the only one on the island.” “A week after the surgery I started my new job as a Nurse Practitioner at Aloha Nui Clinic,” said Al, noting the recovery time wasn’t as long as he thought. Dr. Victor Bochkarev and Al Braun 1190 Waianuenue Avenue HiloMedicalCenter.org | 808.932.3000 16 Friday, December 23, 2016


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