The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in Oakland, CA

Find the Top Esophageal Varices Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Oakland, CA. Of these, 76 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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79 providers found
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Telegraph Care Center

    2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dina Ezzeddine is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Ezzeddine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Anal Fissure, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ezzeddine is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Ezzeddine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Telegraph Care Center

    2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Than Nguyen practices practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hemorrhoids, and Gastritis. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Telegraph Care Center

    2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinod Kurupath is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Kurupath 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 Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Kurupath is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Kurupath is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    2850 Telegraph Ave., Suite 130, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nihar Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Macroamylasemia, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shah is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Frederick is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Frederick is rated as an Advanced 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 Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Frederick is board certified in Transplant Hepatology - Board Certified. Dr. Frederick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Yen Ngoc Quang, MD Private Practice

    1199 Bush St, Ste 560, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yen Quang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Quang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Jaundice, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Quang is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Quang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adil Wakil is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wakil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wakil is board certified in Transplant Hepatology - Board Certified. Dr. Wakil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kidist Yimam is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yimam 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 Cholangitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yimam is board certified in Transplant Hepatology - Board Certified. Dr. Yimam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Davern is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Davern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Davern is board certified in Transplant Hepatology - Board Certified. Dr. Davern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Holt is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Holt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Holt is board certified in Transplant Hepatology - Board Certified. Dr. Holt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nazia Hasan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Esophageal Perforation, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hasan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raphael Merriman is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Merriman 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 Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Merriman is board certified in Transplant Hepatology - Board Certified. Dr. Merriman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 450, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danny Wu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Wu 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ascites, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 450, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Silvia Villagomez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Villagomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 450, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susie Ng is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 450, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liana Vesga is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Vesga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    East Bay Center For Digestive Health Medical Associates Inc.

    300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 355, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Chard is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Chard 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 450, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Earl Darby is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Darby 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 450, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Stollman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Stollman 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 Diverticular Disease, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Permanente Medical Group Inc

    3600 Broadway, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Santos is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Crohn's Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Banti's Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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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