In the News
Drs. Jonathan Aranow and Nadeem Hussain Take on GERD

Seasons Magazine and WTNH have both published stories about the GERD program at Middlesex Health!

Smart Tip
What is the LES?

On this page, we talk a lot about the LES, or lower esophageal sphincter. The LES is a group of muscles that open and close to control how substances—such as food and acid—pass from the esophagus to the stomach. If the LES does not close properly, reflux can occur.

Your Care Team

Mario Q. Ricci, MD

Mario Q. Ricci, MD

Gastroenterology

Locations

  • Marlborough, CT
    860-347-4620
  • Middletown, CT
    860-347-4620
Lucian F. Gorgan, MD

Lucian F. Gorgan, MD

Gastroenterology

Locations

  • Marlborough, CT
    860-347-4620
  • Middletown, CT
    860-347-4620
Jonathan S. Aranow, MD

Jonathan S. Aranow, MD

Bariatric & Gastroesophageal Surgery

Additional Specialties

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Gastric Bypass & Sleeve Surgeries
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Stomach & Esophagus
  • Weight Loss Counseling
  • Weight Loss Surgery

Locations

  • Middletown, CT
    860-358-2970
Gregor J. Koobatian, MD

Gregor J. Koobatian, MD

Gastroenterology

Locations

  • Essex, CT
    860-347-4620
  • Madison, CT
    860-347-4620
  • Middletown, CT
    860-347-4620
Stanislaus Opalacz, MD

Stanislaus Opalacz, MD

Gastroenterology

Locations

  • Marlborough, CT
    860-347-4620
  • Middletown, CT
    860-347-4620
Grigoriy V. Klimovich, MD

Grigoriy V. Klimovich, MD

Weight Loss Surgery

Additional Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Gastric Bypass & Sleeve Surgeries
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Stomach & Esophagus
  • Complex Hernia Repair
  • Bariatric & Gastroesophageal Surgery

Locations

  • Middletown, CT
    860-358-2970
  • New London, CT
    860-358-2970
  • Middletown, CT
    860-358-2850
Ryan M. O'Connor, MD

Ryan M. O'Connor, MD

Gastroenterology

Locations

  • Middletown, CT
    860-347-4620
Edmund Y. Chung, MD

Edmund Y. Chung, MD

Gastroenterology

Locations

  • Middletown, CT
    860-347-4620
  • Essex, CT
    860-347-4620
Nadeem Hussain, MD

Nadeem Hussain, MD

Gastroenterology

Locations

  • Middletown, CT
    860-347-4620