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    MediFind found 1420 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near California, US. Of these, 1152 are Experienced, 216 are Advanced and 52 are Distinguished.

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    1,420 providers found
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      16260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite LL15, 
      Encino, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mordo Suchov is a Gastroenterologist in Encino, California. Dr. Suchov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Suchov is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      26501 Rancho Parkway South, Suite 103, 
      Lake Forest, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammad Jamal is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jamal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jamal is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 570, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hardeep Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Varices, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Enloe Medical Center

      111 Raley Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Chico, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Bangsund is a Gastroenterologist in Chico, California. Dr. Bangsund is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Colitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      27700 Medical Center Road, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tarek Hassanein is a Hepatologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Hassanein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

      Sivakumar R. Munnangi
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Sivakumar R. Munnangi, MD Private Practice

      386 W Olive Ave, Ste A, 
      Merced, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist who operates own private practice and endoscopy center in Merced, CA. Dr. Munnangi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Pockros is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pockros is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Cirrhosis.

      Atul B. Vachhani
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

      361 Town Center West, Ste 101, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      We understand that visiting the gastroenterologist may be a new experience for you and that you may be in pain or worried about your health. That?s why all the staff at the Santa Maria Digestive Diagnostic Center and Santa Maria Gastroenterology focus on making you feel comfortable and confident in our care. Our physicians and our medical team take extra care to listen to your concerns, answer all your questions and thoroughly explain your condition and treatment options. Dr. Vachhani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Leo E. Eickhoff
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Redding Endoscopy Center

      2179 Court St, 
      Redding, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Leo Eickhoff is a Gastroenterologist in Redding, California. Dr. Eickhoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Eickhoff is currently accepting new patients.

      Alireza Tabesh
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      White Memorial Medical Group

      1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 510, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alireza Tabesh is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tabesh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Esophageal Varices, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Tabesh is currently accepting new patients.

      Nandakumar B. Ravi
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Nandakumar Ravi, M.D., A Professional Corporation

      9870 Brimhall Rd, Ste 100, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nandakumar Ravi is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ravi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Esophageal Varices, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ravi is currently accepting new patients.

      Keval D. Shah
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

      361 Town Center West, Ste 101, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Keval Shah is board certified in Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Internal Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. John Providence Health System in Detroit, Michigan. Following residency, he completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology fellowship at Beaumont Health System in Detroit, Michigan. During his fellowship, he received special training in both Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Hepatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was also selected as a fellow under the American Neurogastroenterology Motility Society where he received advanced clinical training in Motility at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Shah's interests include nutrition and weight loss, esophageal disorders, reflux disease and management, colorectal cancer screening, and providing patients with a holistic approach to their gastrointestinal care.Dr. Keval Shah was born and raised in California. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Human Biology from Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. He studied abroad in Costa Rica and Nicaragua where he spent time working in Emergency Medicine and became fluent in Spanish. He played tennis while in Claremont and was chosen as an NCAA Scholar-Athlete. He then attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences/COMP in Pomona, CA. Upon medical school graduation, he was awarded the prestigious San Miguel Scholarship.When not practicing Gastroenterology, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his wife and two beautiful children. He enjoys playing basketball and tennis during his free time. Other hobbies include martial arts. Dr. Shah competed in the 1996 Junior Olympics and has both a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do as well as a first-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate.Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.— Hippocrates. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Gastric Dysmotility, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Zeid K. Kayali
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Inland Empire Liver Foundation

      2006 N Riverside Ave, Ste A, 
      Rialto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Zeid Kayali is a Gastroenterologist in Rialto, California. Dr. Kayali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kayali is currently accepting new patients.

      Paramvir S. Rahal
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Paramvir S. Rahal, M.D., Inc.

      9802 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 102, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paramvir Rahal is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rahal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Menetrier Disease, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Rahal is currently accepting new patients.

      Mick S. Meiselman
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

      317 West Pueblo Street, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
      Experience:
      47+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mick Meiselman is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Meiselman has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Eric W. Chak
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      2068 John Jones Care Center

      2068 John Jones Road, 1st Floor, 
      Davis, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Chak is a Gastroenterologist in Davis, California. Dr. Chak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Jaundice, Visceromegaly, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chak is currently accepting new patients.

      William K. Chen
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      5 Medical Plaza Care Center

      5 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 140, 
      Roseville, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

      Richard T. Frederick
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices

      Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Frederick is a Hepatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Frederick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, and Endoscopy. Dr. Frederick is currently accepting new patients.

      Kourosh F. Ghassemi
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Santa Cruz Gastroenterology

      1662 Dominican Way, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kourosh Ghassemi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ghassemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ghassemi is currently accepting new patients.

      Ambrish Ghumman
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Briggsmore Specialty Center

      1409 East Briggsmore Avenue, 
      Modesto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ambrish Ghumman is a Gastroenterologist in Modesto, California. Dr. Ghumman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ghumman is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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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