The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in gardendale, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near gardendale, AL. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vincentian Physician Services

    2217 Decatur Hwy, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Shaffer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Specialists Of Birmingham P.C.

    100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 225, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    William Lopez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lopez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vincentian Physician Services

    2217 Decatur Hwy, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miles Gresham is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Gresham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gresham is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1808 7th Ave S Ste 380, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brendan Mcguire is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mcguire is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Porphyria, Liver Failure, Watermelon Stomach, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Mcguire is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    PMC Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1532 Carraway Blvd Ste 220, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Lyerly is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lyerly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Wimberly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wimberly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wimberly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jodie Mcdonald-Beach is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mcdonald-Beach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mcdonald-Beach is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Specialists Of Birmingham P.C.

    100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 225, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Rohit Malik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanna Siegel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Visceromegaly, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Siegel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamed Shoreibah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shoreibah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shoreibah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omar Massoud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Massoud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Brunson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brunson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brunson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Meagan Gray is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine

    Southview Medical Group PC

    833 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine

    St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shajan Peter is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Peter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Peter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Weigel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Weigel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandi Blackburn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Blackburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kirk Russ is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Russ is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Russ is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Esophageal Varices?

    Esophageal varices is a condition in which enlarged (varicose) veins develop in the lower esophagus (swallowing tube that connects mouth to stomach). Esophageal varices frequently occur in individuals with serious liver diseases, such as cirrhosis (liver scaring and fibrosis), who have developed portal hypertension (high blood pressure in portal vein). Esophageal varices can also be caused by parasitic liver diseases, such as schistosomiasis (flatworms). Esophageal varices can rupture and cause dangerous bleeding (hemorrhage).

    When should I see an Esophageal Varices doctor near gardendale, AL?

    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 an Esophageal Varices doctor near gardendale, AL?

    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 Esophageal Varices doctors near gardendale, AL?

    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 Esophageal Varices doctors near gardendale, AL?

    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 an Esophageal Varices doctor near gardendale, AL?

    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 Esophageal Varices doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Esophageal Varices 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 an Esophageal Varices doctor near gardendale, AL?

    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 Esophageal Varices 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 Esophageal Varices 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 Esophageal Varices doctors near gardendale, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Esophageal Varices 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 an Esophageal Varices doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Esophageal Varices 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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