Commonly referred to as heartburn, there are other symptoms that present themselves with GERD. Darin Passer M.D., a surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, will present a free program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, describing what a provider looks for to diagnose GERD and what can be done to overcome this problem.