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

Find the Top Esophageal Varices Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near alameda, CA. Of these, 89 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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94 providers found
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tahereh Ghaziani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Ghaziani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Esophageal Varices, and Endoscopy.

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

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepti Dronamraju is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Dronamraju is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Liver Transplant Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, Room A701, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bilal Hameed is a Gastroenterologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hameed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hameed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hameed is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alameda Hospital Laboratory

    2070 Clinton Ave, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Alameda Hospital Laboratory

    2070 Clinton Ave, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Simeon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Simeon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Schizoaffective Disorder, Pubic Lice, Asthma in Children, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 450, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    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
    Referral may be required

    East Bay Center For Digestive Health Medical Associates Inc.

    300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 355, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.1 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
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 450, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.1 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
    Referral may be required

    Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    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
    Referral may be required

    Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    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
    Referral may be required

    Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taft Bhuket is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Bhuket is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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

    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Summit Campus

    350 Hawthorne Ave, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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
    Referral may be required

    Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, 2nd Floor Station 21, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. Dr. Santos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, 2nd Floor Station 21, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rosa Valadao is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Valadao 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 Hepatitis, Jaundice, Hepatitis C, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Valadao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cep America LLC

    2100 Powell St Ste 400, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Bodukam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Bodukam 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 Cellulitis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sundeep Singh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikki Duong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kian Keyashian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Keyashian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Hematology/Oncology At Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St Fl 5, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benny Liu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Liu 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 Hepatitis, Jaundice, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine

    Sutter Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Binmoeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Binmoeller is rated as an Advanced 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 Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Achalasia, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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 alameda, 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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