The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in Chula Vista, CA

Find the Top Esophageal Varices Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Chula Vista, CA. Of these, 63 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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73 providers found
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Hepatology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Hepatology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

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

    Yuko Kono is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kono is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    587 Third Ave, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erick Alayo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Alayo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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

    Office

    480 Fourth Ave Ste 506, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Johnson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    681 Third Ave # B, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Brozinsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Brozinsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

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

    Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

    435 H St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Wiener is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Wiener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Family Medicine

    San Ysidro Health

    678 3rd Ave, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroll Toledo-Nader is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Toledo-Nader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His clinical expertise encompasses Intestinal Parasitosis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Ivan Cubas MD Inc.

    629 Third Ave Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivan Cubas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Cubas 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 Gastric Dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Roderick A Comunale II MD Inc

    502 Euclid Ave Ste 205, 
    National City, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iman Mikhail is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in National City, California. Dr. Mikhail 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Ciecal RC Inc.

    769 Medical Center Ct Ste 303, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Errol Korn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Korn 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 Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nasser Bayati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Bayati 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 Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Tang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Chronic Pain, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martha Lozano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Lozano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lozano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Singer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Kaiser PermanenteOtay Mesa Medical Offices

    4650 Palm Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Ding is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis A, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Esophageal Varices. Dr. Ding is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Otay Mesa Medical Offices

    4650 Palm Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mamie Dong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Hemorrhoids, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Dong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Precision Research Institute LLC

    292 Euclid Ave Ste 115, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlton Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Precision Research Institute LLC

    292 Euclid Ave Ste 115, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Schaeffer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Schaeffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Cummins is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cummins is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy

    4168 Front St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Veeral Ajmera is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ajmera is rated as an Advanced 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Liver Transplant.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neeraj Mangla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mangla is rated as an Advanced 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 Intestinal Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mangla 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 Chula Vista, 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 an Esophageal Varices doctor near Chula Vista, 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 Esophageal Varices doctors near Chula Vista, 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 Esophageal Varices doctors near Chula Vista, 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 an Esophageal Varices doctor near Chula Vista, 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 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 Chula Vista, 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 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 Chula Vista, CA?

    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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