The 20 Best Esophagitis Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Esophagitis near Lexington, KY. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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35 providers found
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Gastroenterology - Lexington, KY (Suite 305)

    1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite C 305, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    As a gastroenterologist, Kathleen Martin’s interests run the gamut from esophageal disorders and celiac disease to gastric and duodenal ulcers, and Crohn’s disease, among others. She has been practicing medicine since 1990, currently treating patients 16 and older at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Gastroenterology.Dr. Martin is on the board of Saint Joseph Medical Group, chairs the Provider Recruitment and Engagement Committee and is chief of gastroenterology for the health system.In her approach to care, she facilitates discussions with patients to help with diagnosis, treatment and medical decisions, also trying to include discussion about diet and lifestyle. “I enjoy explaining the confusing aspects of medicine to help patients make informed decisions and learn how to best manage problems,” she said. Easing any patient fears is one way she expresses humankindness. “Making an anxious person smile or laugh is a daily goal,” she said.Dr. Martin pointed to the nuns at her Catholic grade school, who encouraged her interest in science, as her inspiration for becoming a doctor.Dr. Martin received her medical degree from Hershey Medical School at Pennsylvania State University. Her internal medicine residency was at University of Louisville, where she subsequently completed basic research and a gastroenterology fellowship. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Martin is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adalberto Castellanos is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Castellanos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    An-yu Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

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    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Brunner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Brunner 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 Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Intestinal Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Pezzi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pezzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Woolfolk is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Woolfolk is rated as an Advanced 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 Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Spurlin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Spurlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Knopp is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Knopp is rated as an Advanced 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Massey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Massey is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Schindler is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Schindler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Gastroenterology - Lexington, KY (Suite 202)

    160 N Eagle Creek Drive, Suite 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clinical Interest: Cirrhosis. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Miller is board certified in Inernational Medicine And Gastroenterology. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    138 Leader Ave, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Gibbons is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Gibbons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Malnutrition.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Auer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Auer 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Houssam Mardini is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mardini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisbeth Selby is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Selby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, and Crohn's Disease.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Univ. Of Kentucky

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Flomenhoft is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Flomenhoft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

    310 S Limestone St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Roth is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    1720 Nicholasville Road, Suite 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Yon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Yon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    General Surgery

    Saint Joseph Medical Group - Surgery - Lexington, KY

    1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste B355, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Harris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Parathyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Merkley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Merkley 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, and Painful Swallowing.

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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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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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