The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in Miami, FL

Find the Top Esophageal Varices Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Miami, FL. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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94 providers found
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Univ. Of Miami

    1295 NW 14th St Ste A, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Levy is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Levy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Joel Kertznus
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Joel Kertznus received his medical degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. He trained as a Research Fellow in Hepatology at the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He completed his Clinical Hepatology and Gastroenterology Fellowships at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Kertznus served as a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts and University of Miami / Miller School of Medicine and Miami Transplant Institute. Dr. Kertznus is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians / American Society of Internal Medicine, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterology Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology. He is Board Certified in gastroenterology. Dr. Kertznus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastritis, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

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

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Castaneda is an Internal Medicine provider in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Castaneda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Macroamylasemia, Gastritis, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

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    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Padilla is a Gastroenterologist in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Padilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heartburn, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Hepatology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Hepatology

    University Of Miami

    1660 Nw 7th Ct, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Martin is a Hepatologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Enlarged Liver, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Umhc-Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

    1475 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Jones is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Hepatitis.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Dr Jane Asprinio O'Brien PA

    1295 NW 14th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Amin is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    GastroMed

    5101 SW 8th St Ste 200, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Andrade is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Andrade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Andrade is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Gastromed LLC

    5101 SW 8th St Ste 200, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Suarez is a Gastroenterologist in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Suarez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    GastroMed

    5101 SW 8th St Ste 200, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Veloso is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Veloso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Veloso is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Gastromed LLC

    5101 SW 8th St Ste 200, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vanessa Santiago is a Gastroenterologist in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Santiago is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Visceromegaly, and Enlarged Liver.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Miami Health System-Imaging At Lennar

    5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Martin is a Gastroenterologist in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Martin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Esophageal Varices, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1120 NW 14th St Ste 1112, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Goldberg is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Enlarged Liver.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1400 NW 12th Ave Ste A, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahmoud Mahfouz is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Mahfouz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, and Hepatitis.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health Bayshore Office

    3661 S Miami Ave Ste 907, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Somal Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lactose Intolerance, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health Bayshore Office

    3661 S Miami Ave Ste 907, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcelo Larsen is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Larsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Portal Hypertension, Hypervitaminosis A, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health Bayshore Office

    3661 S Miami Ave Ste 907, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfredo Hernandez is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health Bayshore Office

    3661 S Miami Ave Ste 907, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daylem Antunez is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Antunez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Antunez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars Healthcare Group LTD.

    1400 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Bhalla is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars Healthcare Group LTD.

    1400 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emory Manten is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Manten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Endoscopy, 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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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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