Elisa Furay, MD

Clinical Biography

Elisa Furay, MD, is a board-certified surgeon and the Medical Director of the Heartburn and Esophageal Disorders clinical practice within Digestive Health, a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin. She specializes in advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, including endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic interventions, and provides care for patients with gallbladder disorders, abdominal wall hernias, and both benign and malignant foregut diseases. Additionally, Dr. Furay is an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at The University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Furay earned her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and her medical degree from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. She completed a residency in general surgery at The University of Texas at Austin, where she served as the administrative chief resident during her final year, and a fellowship in advanced gastrointestinal (GI)/minimally invasive foregut surgery at the University of Southern California. Her fellowship training included advanced endoscopy and minimally invasive surgical techniques in both general surgery and foregut surgery, which includes both benign and malignant esophageal and gastric disorders.

Dr. Furay’s clinical interests include hiatal hernias, acid reflux, gastroparesis, and gastric and esophageal cancers. She is also involved in teaching surgery residents and educating medical students. She is an active researcher and a member of several national surgical organizations.

Dr. Furay is a surgeon with UT Health Austin.