We are so excited for patient, Mikey Vann, who recently traveled to Las Vegas for the opportunity of a lifetime–to meet Lady Gaga at one of her performances! Before his LINX procedure with Dr. Malladi, Mikey had such severe GERD that he was not able to travel and had to forego many activities.
Congratulations, Mikey!
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