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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Benign Esophageal Stricture near San Diego, CA. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    65 providers found
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Southern California Liver Centers Inc

      131 Orange Ave, Suite 101, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Szu is a Gastroenterologist in Coronado, California. Dr. Szu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      4060 Fourth Ave, Suite 240, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kishore Gaddipati is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gaddipati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Savides is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Savides is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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      Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      480 4th Ave, Suite 506, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Johnson is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Internal Medicine

      Southern California Liver Centers Inc

      131 Orange Ave, Suite 101, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Deanna Oliver is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coronado, California. Dr. Oliver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, and Cirrhosis.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      San Diego Gastroenterology Medical Associates

      4060 4th Ave, Suite 240, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Cummins is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Cummins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      San Diego Gastroenterology Medical Associates

      4060 4th Ave, Suite 240, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sally Stipho is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Stipho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      San Diego Gastroenterology Medical Associates

      4060 4th Ave, Suite 240, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Suja Dubois is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Dubois is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rena Yadlapati is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Yadlapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Chang is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Docherty is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Docherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Kunkel is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kunkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Gastroparesis, Encopresis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gobind Anand is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Rubin is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Denise Kalmaz is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kalmaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Krinsky is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Krinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholangitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Derek Patel is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Berdon Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Bender is a Gastroenterologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Bender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ananthram Reddy is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      2929 Health Ctr Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Penfield is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Penfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Benign Esophageal Stricture?

      Benign esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). It causes swallowing difficulties.

      Benign means that it is not caused by cancer of the esophagus.

      When should I see a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor near San Diego, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor near San Diego, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors near San Diego, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors near San Diego, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor near San Diego, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor near San Diego, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors near San Diego, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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