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Dr. Vaughan is the Medical Director of the Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the surgical weight control program at Jupiter Medical Center in South Florida. Dr. Vaughan started this program in 2001 with an extensive background in weight loss surgery both here and overseas.

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At Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That's why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit.
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Apr19

Taking Heartburn Medicine 3+ Times a Week May Cause Harm

Research suggests that overuse of H-2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may cause harmful side effects.

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Apr12

Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and GERD – What’s the Difference?

Heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD are terms that are often used interchangeably, but are they the same conditions?
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Mar22

Heartburn or Heart Attack? How to tell the difference

“Am I having a heart attack or just really bad heartburn?” You’re not the first person to ask this question, and you won’t be the last. Chest pain can be alarming, and when the pain grips you, you just want it to stop.
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News

Taking Heartburn Medicine 3+ Times a Week May Cause Harm

Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and GERD – What’s the Difference?

Heartburn or Heart Attack? How to tell the difference