The 20 Best Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Doctors Near Me in Ventura, CA

Find the Top Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) near Ventura, CA. Of these, 87 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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96 providers found
    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Island View Gastroenterology Associates

    168 N Brent St Ste 404, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kip Lyche is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Lyche is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lyche is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Lyche is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Island View Gastroenterology Associates

    168 N Brent St Ste 404, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Menz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Menz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hepatitis C, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Menz is board certified in Gastroenterology-Internal Medicine. Dr. Menz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Island View Gastroenterology Associates

    168 N Brent St Ste 404, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benito Pedraza is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Pedraza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Pedraza is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Pedraza is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Stephen D. Covington, MD Private Practice

    168 N Brent St, Ste 404, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Covington is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Covington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Covington is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Covington is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Ventura Advanced Surgical Associates

    3200 Telegraph Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Billy is the leading Lap-Band, laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgeon in Ventura and Santa Barbara County. Dr. Billy relocated his practice to Ventura in July of 2002. Prior to that he had established himself as one of the premier laparoscopic surgeons in the Sacramento and Sierra Nevada region of Northern California. Dr. Billy was instrumental in developing the bariatric surgery centers at Sutter General Hospital and Sutter Roseville Medical Centers. He is currently director of Bariatric Surgery at St. John's Regional Medical Center, a recognized bariatric Center of Excellence by the Surgery Review Committee, Medicare, Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Health Net. St. Johns Regional Medical Center is located in Oxnard California. Dr. Billy also serves as the Medical Director of the Community Memorial Hospital, a Surgical Review Corporation accredited Bariatric Center of Excellence, located in Ventura, California. Dr. Billy obtained his undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He subsequently received his medical degree at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine. Dr. Billy received additional training in the techniques of the Lap-Band system prior to its release by the FDA in 2001. He is actively involved as a teaching faculty member for placement of the Lap-Band® system and has educated and proctored dozens of surgeons throughout the west as part of their educational training. Dr. Billy has been a faculty member at numerous national educational events and surgeon training workshops. He has been a featured speaker at the annual meeting of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and was a contributing author on the recently released SAGES Bariatric Surgery Manual published by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Billy has an international reputation and has lectured and taught principles of bariatric surgery in Mexico, Taiwan and India.Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals.In May 2022 Dr. Billy was elected to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Council, the largest and most prestigious National Society for metabolic and bariatric surgery.The executive council consists of 8 ASMBS members who represent the leadership of the National Society.The vision of the society is to improve public health and well being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world. Dr. Billy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Malabsorption, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Billy is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Billy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Island View Gastroenterology Associates

    168 N Brent St Ste 404, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Alpern is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Alpern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Alpern is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Alpern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2953 Telegraph Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Traci Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Candida Infection of the Skin, Empyema, and Insomnia.

    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology

    West Coast ENT

    1700 N Rose Ave, Ste 460, 
    Oxnard, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Voorman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Voorman is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Voorman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine & Women's Health - Dignity Health Medical Group - Ventura, CA

    168 N. Brent St., Suite 502, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I pursue overall management of complex medical care. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vitamin D Deficiency, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Murphy is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Island View Gastroenterology Assoc.

    168 N Brent St Ste 404, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chetan Gondha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Gondha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology

    Ventura Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group

    451 West Gonzales Rd, Ste 210, 
    Oxnard, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Armin Alavi attended college at Cambridge Tutors College, Surrey, England and University College, London, England. He studied medicine at Southhampton Medical School, England from 1994 to 2000 and obtained his medical degree in 2000. He completed his General Surgery training in England and obtained a general surgery diploma in 2005 and became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In 2005 he moved to Los Angeles, CA and commenced further post-graduated training (residency) in Otolaryngology (ENT)- Head & Neck Surgery at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center in 2005. He completed his residency successfully in July 2010.He is an active member of the American Medical Association and The Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandWorks in partnership with patients, offering high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective therapeutic relationships.Our medical office is committed to helping transform your quality of life by diagnosing and providing treatment for all aspects of the ear, nose, and throat. Our doctors are board certified Otolaryngological surgical physicians that provide symptom relief and real improvement in patients' health and overall quality of life through a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatments and advanced surgeries. Dr. Alavi is a top surgeon in balloon sinuplasty and treatments for allergy, sinusitis, headache relief, sinus pressure, snoring treatments and other head and neck symptoms.Most medical insurances are accepted. Please schedule an appointment today so we can help you enjoy life a little more. Dr. Alavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Alavi is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Alavi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery

    General Surgery Medical Group Of Ventura County

    1700 Rose Ave, Suite 430, 
    Oxnard, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Tuai attended Ohio State University, College of Medicine after he received his Undergraduate Degree in Biochemistry at UC Davis in 1992. He completed his general surgery residency at UC San Francisco/Fresno, where he spent a year as a clinical instructor in the Department of Surgery, before beginning a private practice in Chino. He joined the Group in December, 2004.Dr. Tuai is a Board Certified surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons who has extensive experience with advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques including robotic surgery.Dr. Tuai's passion is minimally invasive surgeries, especially involving the colon, stomach, gall bladder, and hernias. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Korean.Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Tuai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Tuai is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Tuai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery

    General Surgery Medical Group Of Ventura County

    1700 Rose Ave, Suite 430, 
    Oxnard, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Mccarty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oxnard, California. Dr. Mccarty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mccarty is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Mccarty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery

    General Surgery Medical Group Of Ventura County

    1700 Rose Ave, Suite 430, 
    Oxnard, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Eisner attended medical school at New York University after receiving his undergraduate degree in Integrative Biology at U.C. Berkeley. He completed his General Surgery residency at U.C. San Diego. Dr. Eisner is a board eligible general surgeon with extensive experience in general surgical procedures including gastrointestinal (esophageal, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectal and anus), esophageal reflux, hernia (inguinal, umbilical, and ventral), skin and soft tissue (skin cancer and melanoma, lipoma, pilonidal), breast (benign and cancer) with advanced laparoscopic, minimally invasive, endoscopic, and robotic surgery skills.  As the newest member of our surgical team and a Southern California native, Dr. Eisner spends his off time surfing, rock climbing, and hiking. He is conversant in Spanish and fluent in French. Dr. Eisner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Eisner is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Eisner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

    West Coast ENT

    1700 N Rose Ave, Ste 460, 
    Oxnard, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Fettman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Ruptured Eardrum, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fettman is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Fettman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Ventura County Gastroenterology Group

    2241 Wankel Way, Ste A, 
    Oxnard, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Marasigan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oxnard, California. Dr. Marasigan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Marasigan is board certified in American Os Bd Internal Medicine and American Os Bd Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterlogy). Dr. Marasigan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine

    Community Memorial Health System

    138 W Main St Ste E, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Agustin Lara is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Lara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2629 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Jennings is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Emergency Medicine

    Community Memorial Health System

    2721 E Main St, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Daucett is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Daucett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine

    Community Memorial Health System

    2721 E Main St, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Desiree Domingo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Domingo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the esophagus (food pipe). Food travels from your mouth to the stomach through your esophagus. GERD can irritate the food pipe and cause heartburn and other symptoms.

    When should I see a Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor near Ventura, 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 a Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor near Ventura, 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctors near Ventura, 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctors near Ventura, 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 a Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor near Ventura, 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 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 a Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor near Ventura, 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctors near Ventura, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 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 a Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 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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