Ames Tribune A radiologist at McFarland Clinic in Ames has authored a book to help people who have a problem with food getting stuck in their esophagus when they eat. Doug Lake, MD, published the book titled “Esophagus Attack! The 3-Step Method to Enjoy Eating Again,” based on steps he developed due to his own experience with the painful, emotionally taxing medical condition. Lake's troubles with eating first began Thanksgiving 18 years ago while he was in medical school. He started the day with a Turkey Trot run, a holiday tradition of running a 5K, Lake said. Lake hadn’t eaten ...