Heartburn treatment center

Receive specialized care at Wisconsin's first heartburn treatment center - right here at Prevea.

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Find relief from heartburn and GERD at Wisconsin’s first heartburn treatment center.

Heartburn is a symptom of GERD and treatment is essential, not only for comfort and quality of life, but also for future health concerns which could result from GERD, such as Barret’s esophagus and esophageal cancer

Nearly everyone has suffered from occasional heartburn after a spicy meal or during times of stress. If you suffer from painful burning, regurgitation and the discomfort of heartburn, on a weekly or daily basis, you may be suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

Some people choose to self-medicate with over-the-counter antacids and acid-reducing medication; others see a physician who may treat the symptoms with prescription medications for GERD. Did you know since other conditions mimic GERD symptoms, it can be challenging to correctly diagnose GERD? Some of these people may not actually have the disease. In addition, some people do not receive relief from medications or experience side effects. The Prevea Heartburn Treatment Center properly addresses these individuals’ specialized needs.

At the Prevea Heartburn Treatment Center, a specially trained patient coordinator, physicians and dedicated nurses, will thoroughly discuss your symptoms with you, including some you may not know are associated with GERD. You will receive information about lifestyle and treatment options based on the latest research.

For more information about Prevea Gastroenterology (GI) click here.

Meet our physicians and providers

Kristine Nigrelli
Kristine Nigrelli, APNP, AGPCNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

Melissa Virant
Melissa Virant, APNP, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

Sally Bowa
Sally Bowa, APNP, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

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Call the Prevea Heartburn Treatment Center, where you can expect:

  • Comprehensive, state-of-the-art testing
  • Thorough education about GERD
  • Appropriate and effective treatment alternatives
  • An empathetic and seamless partnership among patients, the patient coordinator and Prevea Digestive Health physicians

When is the right time to seek care from the heartburn treatment center?

Consider these questions and activities and if you answer “yes” to them, you may be ready to seek professional care.

  • My heartburn keeps me from eating the foods I really love. Do you avoid the foods you used to love? Do you find mealtime to be a constant compromise? It’s time to take control of your eating and your life. 
  • Will I be taking heartburn medication the rest of my life? Do you find yourself reaching for antacids several times a week? If medications you take to relieve your heartburn are losing their effectiveness, or if you have been experiencing symptoms for several years, the Prevea Heartburn Treatment Center is here to help. 
  • Day or night, my heartburn makes me miserable. Do you sleep in a recliner because you cannot lie flat? Does regurgitation frequently wake you up at night? Severe and painful symptoms of GERD can occur day or night making life miserable.

Find symptom relief from heartburn

No referral necessary! With one phone call, you will have easy access to the most complete Heartburn Treatment Center in Wisconsin that caters to your needs as a chronic heartburn sufferer.