The 20 Best Esophagitis Doctors Near Me in Bakersfield, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Esophagitis near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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21 providers found
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Paramvir S. Rahal, M.D., Inc.

    9802 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 102, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paramvir Rahal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rahal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Menetrier Disease, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Rahal is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Rahal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kern Gastroenterology Med Group

    5959 Truxtun Ave, Ste 200, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Bhaika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bhaika is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Bhaika is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kern Gastroenterology Med Group

    5959 Truxtun Ave, Ste 200, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I believe the best care can be achieved only when patients understand their conditions properly and are fully satisfied with the care they receive. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health priorities. Dr. Bhogal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhogal is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Bhogal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Rajeev R. Manu M.D. Inc

    9870 Brimhall Rd, Ste 100, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajeev Manu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Manu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Manu is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Manu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Rabinder S. Bhogal, MD, Harpal S. Bhaika, MD, Tabassum A. Chowdhury, MD, Robin A

    5959 Truxtun Ave, Ste 100, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tabassum Chowdhury is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chowdhury is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Chowdhury is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kern Gastroenterology Med Group

    5959 Truxtun Ave, Ste 200, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Matuk is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Matuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Matuk is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Matuk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Nandakumar Ravi, M.D., A Professional Corporation

    9870 Brimhall Rd, Ste 100, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nandakumar Ravi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ravi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Esophageal Varices, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ravi is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Ravi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Rajeev Krishan, MD Private Practice

    9900 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 208, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Gujarati , Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajeev Krishan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Krishan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Krishan is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Krishan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Bakersfield Endoscopy Center

    1408 Commercial Way, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivaylo Vagliarsky is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Vagliarsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kern Medical

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tarun Rustagi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rustagi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Nadim Sarkies M.D. Inc.

    2001 F St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nadim Sarkies is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Sarkies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health – Mercy Hospital Downtown

    2215 Truxtun Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Care is given with dignity to every patient, not only for the treatment of injury and sickness, but for the maintenance of health and prevention of illness as well. Dr. Hasta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gangrene, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hasta is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Hasta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    2225 19th St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hua Lin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Gastritis, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Family Medicine

    Ajitpal S Tiwana MD Medical Group

    2700 F St Ste 100, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajitpal Tiwana is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Tiwana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuralgia, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    625 34th St Ste 100, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Greti Petersen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccidioidomycosis, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Centric Health

    2901 Sillect Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepak Wahi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Wahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield

    3001 Sillect Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cameron Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mastercare Independent Physicians Medical Group Inc

    4550 California Ave Ste 500, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bankim Pandya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Pandya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    5401 White Ln, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Arenas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Arenas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Paramvir S. Rahal, M.D., Inc.

    9802 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 102, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simrita Rahal is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rahal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Menetrier Disease, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Esophagitis?

    Esophagitis is a condition in which the lining of the esophagus becomes swollen, inflamed, or irritated. The esophagus is the tube that leads from your mouth to the stomach. It is also called the food pipe.

    When should I see an Esophagitis doctor near Bakersfield, 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 Esophagitis doctor near Bakersfield, 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 Esophagitis doctors near Bakersfield, 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 Esophagitis doctors near Bakersfield, 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 Esophagitis doctor near Bakersfield, 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 Esophagitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Esophagitis 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 Esophagitis doctor near Bakersfield, 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 Esophagitis 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 Esophagitis 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 Esophagitis doctors near Bakersfield, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Esophagitis 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 Esophagitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Esophagitis 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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