The 20 Best Esophagitis Doctors Near Me in Encino, CA

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The 20 Best Esophagitis Doctors near Encino, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 208 doctor with experience in Esophagitis near Encino, CA. Of these, 180 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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208 providers found
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1286W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Lai is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Eraj Basseri MD A Professional Medical Corporation

    9033 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200, 
    Beverly Hills,, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pedram Enayati is a Gastroenterologist in Beverly Hills,, California. Dr. Enayati is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Suhail B. Salem
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    United Medical Doctors

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Suhail B. Salem earned his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Following medical school, he trained in Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. During his time at Rush, he was selected to serve as Chief resident for one year, where he played an important role in training medical students and residents and received an award for excellence in teaching and service. Next, he completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology also at Rush University Medical Center. During his fellowship, he was recognized with awards for excellence in GI endoscopy and a Fellow of the Year award.Following training in Gastroenterology, Dr. Salem pursued additional specialization in advanced endoscopy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. During that time, he acquired dedicated training in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP, as well as other complex endoscopic procedures including endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and enteral stenting. In addition, he gained significant experience taking care of patients with cancers affecting the GI tract.Before joining United Gastroenterologists, Dr. Salem practiced at Carepoint Health Medical Group in New Jersey for 3 years. During that time, he established a interventional endoscopy program for the hospital system, helped educate and train fellows in Gastroenterology, led a GI tumor board, and served as Director of the Division of Gastroenterology at Christ Hospital.Dr. Salem's clinical practice encompasses all aspects of Gastroenterology, with additional focus using advanced endoscopic techniques in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of GI disorders.Dr. Salem is board certified in Gastroenterology as well as Internal Medicine. In addition, he is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).Dr. Salem is excited to now call Northridge home and to establish roots within the community, while increasing the range of services offered locally and delivering better health outcomes for the community as a whole. Dr. Salem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Limketkai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    16661 Ventura Blvd Ste 309, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bahman Falakassa is a Gastroenterologist in Encino, California. Dr. Falakassa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Cedars-Sinai Primary Care & Endocrinology-Tarzana

    5411 Etiwanda Ave Ste 200, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Salberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Salberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteomyelitis, High Cholesterol, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Nagaraj M Chetty M.D. Inc.

    15211 Vanowen St Ste 209, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nagaraj Chetty is a Gastroenterologist in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Chetty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Menetrier Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Gustavo A. Machicado
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Gustavo Machicado, MD

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Areas of expertise: Gastrointestinal disorders, Pancreatic and biliary disorders, Liver disorders, Endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic studies, Colonoscopy and biliary endoscopic studies (ERCP). Dr. Machicado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    H N. Xu
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    H. Norman Xu, MD Private Practice

    7111 Winnetka Ave, Ste 4, 
    Canoga Park, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Heart Attack, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    Ron Bahar, MD A Medical Corporation

    5363 Balboa Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ron Bahar is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Encino, California. Dr. Bahar has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Colitis.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    16311 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Buch is a Gastroenterologist in Encino, California. Dr. Buch has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    16260 Ventura Blvd Ste LL15, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Krishnan is a Gastroenterologist in Encino, California. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shiffman is a Gastroenterologist in Encino, California. Dr. Shiffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Menetrier Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maurice Gourdji is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Gourdji has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Madievsky is a Gastroenterologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Madievsky has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Hepps is a Gastroenterologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Hepps has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    5525 Etiwanda Ave, Suite 110, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucien Jacobs is a Gastroenterologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daisy Lankarani is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Lankarani has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. Her top areas of expertise are Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Campylobacter Infection, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical

    18321 Clark St, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahin Delkhah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Delkhah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    5651 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Krikor Tatoyan is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Tatoyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Enlarged Liver, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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 Encino, 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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