The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in Newport Beach, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Newport Beach, CA. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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83 providers found
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Karnes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Karnes 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Karnes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

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

    Preventive Healthcare Medical Centers

    500 Superior Ave Ste 100, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tse-ling Fong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Fong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Jaundice, Hepatitis C, and Liver Transplant.

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

    Preventive Healthcare Medical Centers

    500 Superior Ave Ste 100, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Lee 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, Liver Failure, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Banti's Syndrome, and Liver Transplant.

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

    UCI Health Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

    856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bavani Nadeswaran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nadeswaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hepatitis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

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

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vuanh Truong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hany Bashandy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Bashandy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shervin Nourparvar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Nourparvar 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 Sepsis, Stroke, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Deguzman Medical Corp.

    1525 Superior Ave Ste 200, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lino Deguzman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Deguzman 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 Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    520 Superior Ave Ste 230, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Parminder Dhaliwal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Dhaliwal 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Intestinal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Hoag Endoscopy Center

    500 Superior Ave Ste 120, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Abrahm is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Abrahm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

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

    Office

    520 Superior Ave Ste 245, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Quist is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Quist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Newport Mesa Medical Group

    275 Victoria St, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdul Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Schistosomiasis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Waldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Waldman 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura. Dr. Waldman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek Hassanein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Hassanein is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hassanein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hassanein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heba Ashraf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Oman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Oman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Genesis Healthcare Partners PC

    1010 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hardeep Singh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Varices, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ke-qin Hu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Cirrhosis, and Hepatitis C.

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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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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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