The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in Live Oak, TX

Dr. Adnan Nadir has been a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist in North Texas since 2000. He is also fellowship-trained in gastroenterology. Dr. Nadir places a priority on providing quality comprehensive care for common and complex digestive, esophageal and urologic disorders, including pancreatic disease and colon/rectal disorders.Dr. Nadir earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College in Pakistan. He completed his internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich., becoming chief resident during his final year of residency. He then decided to pursue a fellowship in gastroenterology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich. More recently, Dr. Nadir completed the Physician Leadership Development Program through the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas. He has been a member of, and has served in leadership roles for, multiple organizations and committees over the years, including the American College of Gastroenterology and American Gastroenterological Association.Outside of work, Dr. Nadir enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. He is fluent in the Hindi and Urdu languages. Dr. Nadir 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

"Dr. Aamer Agha has been performing colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and capsule endoscopy procedures since 2005. He is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Texas in Austin, his residency was done at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Agha completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology, also at Baylor College of Medicine. He has also published several papers in medical literature pertaining to Gastroenterology.Dr. Agha is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association</a>, Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy</a> and the American College of Gastroenterology</a>.". Dr. Agha 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Prasun K. Jalal, M.D is Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery and in the Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Jalal is board certified in gastroenterology, internal medicine and transplant hepatology. Dr. Jalal earned his medical degree from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. His extensive training includes training in gastroenterology and hepatology at St. James Hospital in Leeds, England. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York and in transplant hepatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. Dr. Jalal's clinical interests include viral hepatitis, liver transplant, liver cancer and autoimmune hepatitis. Dr. Jalal is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hepatitis, Esophageal Varices, Hepatitis A, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Jalal is currently accepting new patients.

Sumeet Asrani, MD, MSc is the Chief of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute in Dallas. He has served as the Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Liver Disease since 2016. He provides clinical care at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Waxahachie. Recently, Dr. Asrani has restructured the research enterprise of the Simmons Transplant Institute and has been instrumental in elevating the name of the Institute and Baylor Scott & White as a recognized presence in the national and international academic world. Dr. Asrani received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He did his internship and residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He went on to complete fellowships in gastroenterology, hepatology and transplant hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota before joining the transplant hepatology team at Baylor University Medical Center in 2013. Dr. Asrani has published 140 peer review publications, 300 abstracts and given over 125 national and international presentations. In addition, he has mentored more than 30 trainees to help advance their medical careers. Dr. Asrani previously served as an associate editor for the American Journal of Transplantation (AJT) and as an associate editor for Liver Transplantation (LT). He is actively involved in national and international collaborations to improve care for patients with liver disease. Dr. Asrani specializes in the management of patients with end-stage liver disease, liver transplantation candidates and recipients. His other clinical interests include liver cancer, viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and alcohol associated liver disease. His research interests focus on early identification of patients with cirrhosis, improving quality of patients with liver disease especially in the rural setting, improving kidney function in patients with liver disease and organ allocation. In his free time, Dr, Asrani enjoys various fitness endeavors, playing the drums, and traveling with his wife and four children. Dr. Asrani was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Dr. Asrani is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Asrani is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Transplant Hepatology, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

"Dr. Rahimi is board certified in transplant hepatatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine. His clinical interests include chronic liver disease, liver cancer, liver failure, metabolic and autoimmune diseases of the liver, viral hepatitis, complications of cirrhosis and liver transplantation. Dr. Rahimi has authored several research articles on improving the outcomes of patients with advanced liver disease. Dr. Rahimi holds a Master of Science in Applied Physiology from Finch University of Health Sciences in North Chicago and medical degree from Chicago Medical School. While completing his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, he concurrently obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Research in the Department of Public Health. Upon relocating to Dallas, Dr. Rahimi completed two fellowships, the first in Gastroenterology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, in Dallas. Read more about Dr. Rahimi’s publications on PubMed.gov and the Baylor Health Sciences Library . Read Dr. Rahimi's article, ""5 things you need to know about fatty liver disease (and how to reverse it)"" . Dr. Rahimi is involved in a study around the use of statins in patients with advanced liver failure and cirrhosis. Read more here . Dr. Rahimi was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2024 and 2025. Read Dr. Rahimi's article, ""Can fatty liver be reversed? 5 common questions, answered.""". Dr. Rahimi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Liver Failure, Esophageal Varices, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Rahimi is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Maria Rita Lepe-Suastegui, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in liver transplantation; autoimmune liver disease; liver disease in young adults; fatty liver disease; and health care disparities in liver disease among minority populations, particularly Latino patients.Dr. Lepe-Suastegui earned her medical degree at Autonomous University of Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Finch University of Health Sciences in North Chicago, Illinois, and a fellowship in digestive and liver diseases at the University of Illinois Chicago.Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in transplant hepatology, gastroenterology, and internal medicine, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2022.Dr. Lepe-Suastegui serves on the American Liver Foundation's Medical Advisory Committee. She’s a member of numerous professional associations, including the National Hispanic Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, and the North Texas Latin American Physicians Association.She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles related to her areas of expertise and is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Lepe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Esophageal Varices, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Mohamed Othman is the William T. Butler Endowed Chair for Distinguished Faculty and Professor of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Service Line Chief, Gastroenterology Section at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center; and Member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Othman’s clinical interests include: endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic mucosal resection, barrett's esophagus surveillance and ablation, chronic and acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer screening for high-risk patients, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP and cholangioscopy with laser; colorectal cancer screening & colonoscopy; per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM); gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy for gastroparesis; and full thickness endoscopic resection.His professional skills cover tissue resection techniques such as ESD and EMR; management of chronic pancreatitis; endoscopic necrosectomy; EUS-assisted ERCP; per oral endoscopic myotomy; management of pancreatic cysts; and management of Barrett's Esophagus.Dr. Othman received his medical degree from the University of Mansoura School of Medicine in Mansoura, Egypt. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, where he was also a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow. He also completed a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida.Dr. Othman holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American College of Physicians.Among his numerous awards, Dr. Othman received the 2014 Diversity Award from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Othman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colorectal Polyps, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Othman is currently accepting new patients.

Umair Siddiqui, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Lake Jackson and nearby communities. Umair Siddiqui specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Digestive & Liver Center. To make an appointment, please call (979) 292-0033. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Siddiqui is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Bahirwani is fellowship-trained and board certified in transplant hepatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine. Her professional interests include management of patients with end stage liver disease, liver transplantation and hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr. Bahirwani is a committed educator and currently serves as Associate Program Director for the Department of Internal Medicine at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & white Health. She attended medical school at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bahirwani's internship, residency and fellowships in gastroenterology and in transplant hepatology, took place at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where she was appointed Chief Fellow and Associate Fellowship Program Director of Transplant Hepatology. She joined the faculty and staff of Liver Consultants of Texas at Baylor University Medical Center in 2016. Dr. Bahirwani enjoys traveling with her family. In her free time, she volunteers providing medical care and other resources to the underserved populations of her community. Dr. Bahirwani, MD was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Read more about Dr. Bahirwani’s publications on PubMed.gov and the Baylor Health Sciences Library . Dr. Bahirwani is rated as a Distinguished 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 Visceromegaly, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bahirwani is board certified in Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Houssam Al is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Al is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Galati is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Galati is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Galati is board certified in Hepatology and Gastroenterology. Dr. Galati is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Victor Machicao earned his medical degree in 1993 from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Medical School in Lima (Peru). He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, followed by both a Gastroenterology Fellowship and a Hepatology and Liver Transplantation Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, where he graduated as an Instructor in Medicine. Upon completion of his training he became Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville from 2003 to 2009. He joined our Gastroenterology Division in 2009. He is currently Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Medical Director of Memorial Hermann Liver Transplant Program. Dr. Machicao is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Liver Transplantation by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr Machicao has been active in various national and regional gastroenterology societies. He has been an active member since graduation of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD), and has served in the Executive Committee at the Texas Transplantation Society where he been Liver Councilor since 2011. Dr Machicao is also an Active Member of the United Network for Organ Sharing, serving at the Region 4 Liver Review Board. He heads the weekly Hepatobiliary Tumor Board at Memorial Hermann Hospital and is a member of the Hepatocellular Carcinoma Interdisciplinary Research group at the Texas Medical Center. Dr. Machicao has more than 20 publications at national and international peer-reviewed Journals and book chapters in the field of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation. His areas of expertise include hepatocellular carcinoma, complications of cirrhosis particularly cirrhotic cardiomyopathy, and the medical management of the liver transplant recipient, with a special interest in the management of viral hepatitis after solid organ transplantation. Dr Machicao has been a dedicated teacher during his career, and has been the coordinator of the Inpatient Hepatology Service at Memorial Hermann Hospital/Texas Medical Center supervising the training of our Fellows, Resident and Medical Students. He has been the recipient of both the Excellence in Teaching Award while at the University of Florida in 2008, and the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, at the University of Texas HSC at Houston in 2011, attesting his commitment to Education. Dr. Machicao is rated as a Distinguished 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, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Bharat Pothuri is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Pothuri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Dharmendra Verma earned his medical degree from the College of Medical Sciences at the University of Delhi in India. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. In practice since 2004, Dr. Verma is board certified in gastroenterology and treats patients 16 years and older. He speaks Hindi and Punjabi and provides Spanish translation. His primary clinical interests are gastroenterology, nutrition and hepatology. Dr. Verma’s practice is based on a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to health optimization. He tailors the latest diagnostic tools, treatment modalities and management of gastrointestinal ailments to meet individual patient needs. His experience in hepatology and nutritional science allows comprehensive care of gastrointestinal health and establishes a foundation for long-lasting healthy outcomes. His patients describe him as personable, professional, accessible and compassionate. They say he answers questions thoroughly and offers well-explained options for treatment. Dr. Verma is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology and Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. A resident of Katy, Dr. Verma likes to spend his leisure time running, bicycling and coaching Little League. Dr. Verma is rated as a Distinguished 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hepatitis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Verma is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Hutto is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Hutto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

Nitesh Vachhani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Vachhani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vachhani is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sri Naveen Surapaneni earned his medical degree from the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India. He completed a residency and fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, followed by a second fellowship in interventional endoscopy at UT Health San Antonio Medical School. Dr. Surapaneni, who is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, treats patents 16 years and older and also speaks Hindi and Telugu. His clinical interests include abdominal pain, acid reflux, Barrett's esophagus, biliary obstruction, bleeding or blood in the stool, bloating, celiac sprue, colitis, colon cancer, colon polyps, constipation, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, gallbladder disease, liver disease, pancreas disease, diverticular disease, dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, h.pylori, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and ulcerative colitis. His philosophy focuses on compassionate and patient-centered care. For the convenience of his patients, his one-stop practice offers extended office hours, a surgery center, GI imaging, capsule endoscopy, ultrasound, CT scans, an in-house pharmacy and research study options. Dr. Surapaneni is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and Harris County Medical Society. A resident of Pearland, Dr. Surapaneni is married and the father of two boys and a girl. In his leisure time, he and his family like to ski and travel, especially to see national forests and museums. He's a fan of the Astros, Texans and Green Bay Packers. Dr. Surapaneni 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Feng Li is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Maurice Haddad, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Pasadena and nearby communities. Maurice Haddad specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Maurice Haddad, MD. To make an appointment, please call (281) 998-2488. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Haddad 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 Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Haddad is currently accepting new patients.

Manmeet Padda is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Padda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Padda is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.