Maher M El Chaar, MD

I had my RNY 13 years ago by another doctor. A few years later I started having symptoms of GERD, esophageal spasms and pain that would come and go anywhere from a few days to a few months. I've seen many different doctors, had multiple tests done, placed on several different medications to help mask the pain and symptoms. Eventually the symptoms would return. I decided to see Dr. El Chaar, finally a doctor actually listened! He preformed some of the same tests other doctors have preformed but since this is his specialty he recognized the causes of my on going pain and symptoms. 3 weeks ago I went into surgery and he repaired two ulcers, a hiatal hernia, and performed a revision. I was prepared to be in excruciating pain for at least 2 or more weeks post op. At around day 7, I was only taking Tylenol once a day. I haven't had to take any pain medications since day 10. So far I haven't had any of the symptoms I had for all of those years. I am so thankful I went to meet Dr. El Chaar.