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[Speaker: Dr. Tony Vine.]
[Visual: Dr. Vine in his medical office speaking to the camera.]
[Music: Soft, inspirational music begins.]
Hi, I'm Dr. Tony Vine. I'm a laparoscopic
surgeon, so I do minimally invasive surgery,
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[Visual: Illustration of the digestive tract.]
involving the intestinal tract all the way
from the esophagus down to the anus.
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[Visual: Dr. Vine walking through the hallway of his
medical practice and into his office.]
How I came to medicine was really through my father.
I asked him if he wanted me to take over his dental practice.
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[Visual: Photo of Dr. Vine smiling with his elderly father.]
And he said to me, “For the four years that you go to dental school,
you may as well go to medical school and learn the whole thing.”
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[Visual: Photo of Dr. Vine standing wearing blue scrubs.
Then, Dr. Vine speaking to the camera.]
I have been practicing medicine for approximately
30 years.
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[Visual: Photo of Dr. Vine with former classmates
at Vanderbilt Medical School.]
I graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School in 1989, and started
at Mount Sinai for my residency in that same year…
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[Visual: Back to Dr. Vine speaking directly to
the camera]
…and did two years of research in the middle of
my residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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[Visual: Mount Sinai graduation photo of
Dr. Vine with classmates and professors.]
Came back to Sinai in 1994 and graduated
as a chief resident from there in 1996…
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[Visual: Photo of Dr. Vine performing surgery in blue scrubs.]
…and immediately started work in July of 1996.
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[Visual: Dr. Vine, smiling and speaking to the
camera, then a photo of Dr. Vine playing violin in green scrubs.]
In my spare time,
whatever little there may be of it,
you can find me practicing my violin.
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[Visual: Video of Dr. Vine at desk.]
[Visual: Then, photos of Dr. Vine with NY State Senators.]
You might find me preparing for a meeting
with a New York State Senator for lobby day.
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[Visual: Photo of Dr. Vine with one of
his chief residents.]
You might find me teaching the
medical students and residents.
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[Visual: Photo of Dr. Vine with a chief resident.]
I think that my humanistic background,
having been an English major in college,
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[Visual: Video of Dr. Vine playing with the orchestra.
Music: Background music fades out.
Sound of Dr. Vine playing the violin begins.]
being a violinist, I feel that I come to medicine
with more of a humanistic, compassionate approach.
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[Visual: Dr. Vine speaking to camera.
Music: Violin music fades out.
Original background music resumes softly.]
I really try and treat my patients as if they were my family members.
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Music fades out.]
GERD
What is Gerd?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, leading to irritation and discomfort. This happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a muscle that usually prevents acid from rising, becomes weak or relaxes improperly.
Symptoms of GERD:
- Heartburn – a burning sensation in the chest after eating or when lying down.
- Regurgitation – a sour or bitter-tasting fluid coming back up into the throat or mouth.
- Chest pain – that can mimic heart-related issues
- Dysphagia – difficulty swallowing
- Chronic cough – due to tracheal irritation from acid reflux
- Sore throat or hoarseness – caused by acid irritating the throat and vocal cords
- Bad breath – foul odor caused by stomach contents flowing back into the esophagus and mouth
If left untreated, GERD can lead to esophagitis, ulcers, or Barrett’s esophagus, a potentially precancerous condition.
Potential Causes of GERD:
- A relaxed or weakened lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
- Obesity
- Hiatal hernia
- Late night snacking or large meals
- Spicy, fried or fatty foods, caffeine, alcohol, citrus, and chocolate
- Smoking
- Pregnancy
- Medications including pain relievers, antihistamines, and calcium channel blockers
The Good News:
GERD is treatable, but not everyone requires surgery! For some, dietary and lifestyle changes may help, and for others, a minimally invasive procedure is necessary. Dr. Anthony Vine helps patients who need surgical intervention to treat GERD or who require input from one of the many excellent gastroenterologists with whom he works. He will continue to work with the patient and the GI specialist to make certain that the symptoms are truly due to GERD and that there is improvement.
Learn more about GERD treatment options.
Dr. Anthony Vine is an Attending Surgeon and Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. His office is located at 1010 5th Avenue at the Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York.