The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in Arkansas, US

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The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors in Arkansas, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Arkansas, US. Of these, 97 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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126 providers found
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Select Specialty Hospital-Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hrair Simonian is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Simonian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    St. Bernards Gastroenterology

    1007 E Matthews Ave, 
    Jonesboro, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ritchie Stockdale is a Gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Stockdale is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Visceromegaly, Painful Swallowing, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    151 McGowan Ct, 
    Hot Springs National Park, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mathews is a Gastroenterologist in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Dr. Mathews is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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    Wa'el Tuqan
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    CHI St. Vincent Infirmary

    2 St Vincent Circle, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wa'el Tuqan is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Tuqan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tuqan is currently accepting new patients.

    Sven Hida
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    St Vincent Medical Group

    2 Saint Vincent Cir, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sven Hida is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Hida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallbladder Disease, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hida is currently accepting new patients.

    Nathan Voise
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Chi St Vincent Medical Group Hot Springs

    1 Mercy Ln, Suite 404, 
    Hot Springs, AR 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Voise is a Gastroenterologist in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dr. Voise has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomembranous Colitis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Premiere Gastroenterology Associates PLLC

    10915 N Rodney Parham Rd, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mcelreath is an Internal Medicine provider in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Mcelreath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcelreath is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Premiere Family Practice

    1904 Grant Ave Ste G, 
    Jonesboro, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Szych is a Gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Szych is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ragesh Thandassery is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Thandassery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Portal Hypertension, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Arkansas Orthopedics PA

    1007 E Matthews Ave, 
    Jonesboro, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sifford is a Gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Sifford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc.

    228 Bucher Dr, 
    Mountain Home, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abodunrin Badejo is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Dr. Badejo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Arkansas Orthopedics PA

    1007 E Matthews Ave, 
    Jonesboro, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Stidman is a Gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Stidman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    North Hills Gastroenterology Endoscopy Ct

    3344 N Futrall Dr, 
    Fayetteville, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Paschall is a Gastroenterologist in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. Paschall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    South Central GI

    124 Sawtooth Oak St, 
    Hot Springs, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Thusha is a Gastroenterologist in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dr. Thusha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    151 McGowan Ct, 
    Hot Springs National Park, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Brandt is a Gastroenterologist in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Dr. Brandt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine

    Premier Surgery Center

    10915 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste A, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terence Angtuaco is an Internal Medicine provider in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Angtuaco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroparesis, Visceromegaly, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    North Hills Gastroenterology Endoscopy Ct

    3344 N Futrall Dr, 
    Fayetteville, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Thomas is a Gastroenterologist in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ulcerative Colitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    10915 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste B, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Hughes is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroparesis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Conway Digestive Health Center Inc.

    2200 Ada Ave Ste 201, 
    Conway, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Moix is a Gastroenterologist in Conway, Arkansas. Dr. Moix is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mauricio Garcia is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Ascites, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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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