The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in Walnut Creek, CA

Find the Top Esophageal Varices Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Walnut Creek, CA. Of these, 54 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kanwar Gill is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Gill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 86 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Drew Schembre is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Schembre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Heart Failure At Walnut Creek

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hongha Vu James is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Vu James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shireen Ghorbani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Ghorbani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Chin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chin is rated as an Experienced 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Viviane Alfandary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Alfandary 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 Sepsis, Stroke, Volkmann Contracture, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Decolongon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Decolongon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teodora Dumitrescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Dumitrescu 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Nephrosclerosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sricharitha Krishnamoorthy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Krishnamoorthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Avenue, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maureen Morgan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Hemorrhoids, Ulcerative Colitis, and Esophageal Varices. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rishi Sharma is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Sharma 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 Hemorrhoids, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Victoria Yung, MD - A Division Of BASS Medical Group

    2637 Shadelands Dr Ste C, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victoria Yung is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Yung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Berdon Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    365 Lennon Ln Ste 230, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Huilan Cheng is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Cheng 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, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    2850 Telegraph Ave., Suite 130, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (10.9 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.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Telegraph Care Center

    2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (11.2 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 
     (11.2 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 
     (11.2 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.

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

    John Muir Health Concord Medical Center

    2540 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacy Ly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Ly 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Ascites, Sepsis, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    John Muir Health Concord Medical Center

    2540 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Tse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Tse 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    John Muir Health Concord Medical Center

    2540 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angel Parker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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