Comprehensive, premium care beyond symptom control
Heartburn again? Burning pain at night? Sore throat? Upper respiratory tract infections? Sinusitis?
Chronic acid reflux (GERD) is more than heartburn. It can cause daily discomfort, breathing issues, swallowing difficulties, and long-term damage to the esophagus and airways.
Many of our patients suffer from “silent reflux” or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). They experience sore throat, sinusitis, and frequent inflammation of the upper respiratory track. Either way we offer a long-term solution with our personalized treatment options.
We don’t mask symptoms with medication: we treat the underlying cause of reflux.
International Reflux Clinic Budapest
International Reflux Clinic of Budapest is the most comprehensive and advanced diagnostic and treatment center of reflux disease in Central-Europe. Our multidisciplinary approach and world-class medical team guarantees seamless care for our patients.
Our Solution
We offer proven, minimally invasive surgical solutions that permanently restore the anti-reflux barrier and stop acid from reaching the esophagus.
Our approach provides:
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Lasting symptom relief
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Normal eating and daily life
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Fast recovery and same-day mobilization
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Minimal pain and scarring
Our goal is simple: a cure, not temporary symptom control.
Symptoms We Eliminate
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Heartburn and chest burning
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Regurgitation / acid taste
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Chronic cough, hoarseness, throat clearing
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Difficulty swallowing
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Chest tightness or pain
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Nighttime choking, aspiration
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Bloating, pressure, belching
Your treatment journey — step by step
Initial consultation – We review your symptoms, previous findings, and discuss potential therapies.
Targeted diagnostics – Endoscopy, pH-metry, ultrasound or CT to identify the precise anatomical problem.
Personalised treatment plan – The optimal procedure, date, treatment, surgical and recovery plan tailored to your lifestyle.
Surgery – Performed using advanced, minimally invasive techniques to ensure safety and comfort.
Recovery & follow-up – Supervised rehabilitation, control visits, and continuous medical support.
Long-term wellbeing – Diet, activity, and lifestyle guidance to help you stay reflux-free for good.
Surgical options available
For patients who require structural correction, we offer laparoscopic, less-traumatic procedures with rapid recovery and long-term results.
Options include:
- Schoppmann fundoplication (refined modern technique)
- LINX® magnetic augmentation
- RefluxStop™ anti-reflux implant
- RF-ablation, surgical procedures for Barrett-syndrome, CIP (Cervical Inlet Patch) and early-stage cancer cases
Most patients return home the same day, with guided follow-up and structured recovery support.
The goal is simple: restore natural barrier function and eliminate reflux at its source.
Our doctors
Prof. Sebastian Schoppmann MD
Head of the Scientific Medical Board
Mate Csucska MD PhD
Surgeon, reflux specialist
Balazs Kovacs
MD
Surgeon, reflux specialist
Assoc.-Prof. Reza Asari MD
Surgeon, reflux specialist
Istvan Filiczky
MD
Gastroenterologist, reflux specialist
Your guarantee
- International medical team
- Multilingual patient care
- State-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical technology
- Personalized treatment plans and follow-up care
- Trusted by international patients from across Europe
- Complete diagnostic work-up and tailored surgical plan – all in one center.
Every test, consultation, and follow-up happens under one roof. - We treat the cause, not the consequence.
Modern, minimally invasive techniques such as LINX or Schoppmann fundoplication restore the natural anatomy and function. - No long waiting times.
From first consultation to surgery and full recovery, your treatment follows a seamless, guided path. - International expertise, world-class standards.
Our surgeons and gastroenterologists apply the latest European reflux protocols and technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I’m a candidate?
If you have chronic reflux symptoms, rely on medication long-term, or have persistent discomfort despite treatment, you are likely a candidate for evaluation.
How long does recovery take?
Most patients return to normal daily activity within a few days after surgery. Full recovery and diet normalisation typically occur gradually over several weeks, guided by our team.
Is the treatment painful?
Minimally invasive techniques mean minimal discomfort. Most patients describe the recovery as surprisingly easy and controlled.
Do I need to stay in Budapest long?
International patients usually stay 2-4 days. Our international coordinator helps arrange travel and accommodation.
Beyond Reflux: other indications we treat
As experts of the upper digestive system, we diagnose and treat many of the illnesses other clinics often lack the required expertise. Some examples:
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Gastroparesis or gastric emptying problem
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Congenital inlet patch (CIP)
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Esophagus stenosis
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Motility problems of esophagus e.g. Achalasia
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Early stages of neoplasia
Unique procedures
Beyond advanced reflux surgery, our center offers uniquely comprehensive treatment options for complex upper gastrointestinal disorders — unmatched in Central Europe.
We perform Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) therapy for conditions such as Congenital Inlet Patch (CIP), Barrett’s esophagus, and selected early esophageal neoplasms, providing patients with organ-preserving, minimally invasive therapeutic alternatives.
Another specialized field is the diagnosis and treatment of gastroparesis, a severe stomach-emptying disorder that often affects individuals with advanced diabetes or may develop as a complication after poorly performed reflux surgery. Our multidisciplinary approach and tailored interventions (including minimally invasive solutions) allow us to restore gastric function and significantly improve quality of life.
We also treat complex esophageal motility disorders, most notably achalasia, characterized by difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and food regurgitation due to impaired esophageal muscle function. Depending on the case, we offer endoscopic dilation or surgical therapy to relieve symptoms and normalize swallowing function.
We not only carry our primary surgeries but also many of our patients turn to us for help after their less successful first surgery done in other institution. Reoperations and revisional surgeries are often more complex procedures, and we are experts at helping in these challenging situations.
At Reflux Clinic, patients have access to highly specialized procedures rarely available elsewhere: ensuring precision diagnosis, modern therapeutic options, and long-term outcomes.
