The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in Concord, NC

Find the Top Esophageal Varices Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Concord, NC. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA

    1085 Ne Gateway Ct Ne, Suite 280, 
    Concord, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fred Fowler is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Fowler 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 Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fowler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    NorthEast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Drive NE, 
    Concord, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Aldous is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Aldous is rated as an Advanced 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Aldous is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    NorthEast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Drive NE, 
    Concord, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Chiniwalla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Chiniwalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chiniwalla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Chiniwalla is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    NorthEast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Drive NE, 
    Concord, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Geanina Anghel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Anghel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Anghel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    NorthEast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Drive NE, 
    Concord, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Hawes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Hawes is rated as an Experienced 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hawes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hawes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    NorthEast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Drive NE, 
    Concord, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rhodes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Rhodes 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rhodes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Rhodes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    NorthEast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Drive NE, 
    Concord, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinay Patel is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    NorthEast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Drive NE, 
    Concord, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Chiemprabha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Chiemprabha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chiemprabha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Chiemprabha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    NorthEast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Drive NE, 
    Concord, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Myers is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Myers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Northeast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Dr NE, 
    Concord, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pavan Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Northeast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Dr NE, 
    Concord, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Russell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Gastric Dysmotility, Childhood Volvulus, and Endoscopy.

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

    Atrium Health Primary Care Cabarrus Family Medicine

    4315 Physicians Blvd., Suite 101, 
    Harrisburg, NC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Ha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Dr. Ha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Ha is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Southeast Stone Center

    705 Griffith St Ste 205, 
    Davidson, NC 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Glen Portwood is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Davidson, North Carolina. Dr. Portwood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    8210 University Exec Park Dr Ste 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Schneider is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Southeast Stone Center

    705 Griffith St Ste 205, 
    Davidson, NC 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Garrett Greenan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Davidson, North Carolina. Dr. Greenan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Proctitis, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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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 Concord, NC?

    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 Concord, NC?

    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 Concord, NC?

    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 Concord, NC?

    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 Concord, NC?

    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 Concord, NC?

    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 Concord, NC?

    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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