The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 244 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 201 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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    Alireza Tabesh
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alireza Tabesh is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tabesh has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and 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.

    Arash I. Zarimani
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Arash I. Zarimani, MD Private Practice

    1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 909, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    We are committed to the successful treatment and management of conditions affecting the digestive system. We are always available to address our patients concerns, and work together to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Zarimani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Southern California

    1516 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liyun Yuan is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yuan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

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    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saro Khemichian is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khemichian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Mordo Suchov MD Inc

    201 S Alvarado St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mordo Suchov is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Suchov has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lin is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Banti's Syndrome, Liver Failure, and Hepatitis.

    Andrew H. Kim
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    GI Center Of California

    520 S Virgil Ave, Ste 202, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Grand Endoscopy Center

    505 S Virgil Ave Ste 104, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dae Rheem is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rheem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Daniel Brelian
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Brelian Medical Inc.

    711 W College St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Brelian is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brelian has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Ethelred E. Carter
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Ethelred E. Carter, MD

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    58+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Our goal is to assist every patient in achieving optimum health and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Ariel Malamud
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariel Malamud is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Malamud has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Los Angeles-Gi Liver Clinic

    1510 San Pablo St Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Norah Terrault is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Terrault is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Shuo S. Wang
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine

    Shuo S Wang MD Inc

    711 W College St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Our goal is to assist every patient in achieving optimum health and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices

    Los Angeles Pulmonary Associates Inc

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 707, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergio Rojter is a Hepatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rojter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis, and Enlarged Liver.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Adventist Health Physicians Network

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophageal Varices, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyosun Han is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Han is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1516 San Pablo St Ste 3200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Esophageal Varices, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Buxbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Los Angeles-Gi Liver Clinic

    1510 San Pablo St Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Kahn is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Ho S. Bae, M.D.

    520 S Virgil Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ho Bae is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bae has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Portal Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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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 near Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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