The 20 Best Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Doctors Near Me in Mount Vernon, IL

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The 20 Best Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Doctors near Mount Vernon, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) near Mount Vernon, IL. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    602 S. 42nd St., Suite B, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nair is board certified in internal medicine and received his initial medical training in India. He then continued on to complete a residency and chief residency at St. Luke?s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Nair treats patients 18 years of age and older. Dr. Nair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Lung Metastases, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Udaya Liyanage
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

    1 Good Samaritan Way, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Udaya Liyanage is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dr. Liyanage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gangrene, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    2 Good Samaritan Way, Suite 420, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sumalatha Satoor is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 20 years of experience. She earned her medical degree from Guntur Medical College, completed her residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, and a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Satoor also holds an MBA and MHA from Georgia State University. She specializes in digestive and liver health, is known for compassionate, patient-focused care, and has contributed to liver disease research. Dr. Satoor offers gastroenterology care for patients aged 18 and older. Dr. Satoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Morning Sickness, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    SSM Health Weight Management Services

    5 Good Samaritan Way, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Washington County, IL, native Erica (Barkau) Ibendahl, MD, is part of the medical team of SSM Health Weight Management Services in Southern Illinois and focuses primarily on performing bariatric surgery to help weight-loss patients live healthier, longer lives. Originally from Okawville, IL, Dr. Erica (Barkau) Ibendahl completed a one-year bariatric surgery fellowship program at Menora Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Ibendahl's academic career began at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrative Biology. She then attended Southern Illinois University (Carbondale) completing graduate studies work and the MEDPREP Post-Baccalaureate Program in the SIU School of Medicine. Dr. Ibendahl received her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford, IL). During her time in medical school, Dr. Ibendahl achieved multiple ""Outstanding"" designations for her work in Surgery Clerkship and in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, histology, embryology, and genetics. Dr. Ibendahl then completed her general surgery residency training through the University of Missouri, Hospitals and Clinics. As part of SSM Health Weight Management Services she focuses primarily on performing bariatric surgery to help weight-loss patients live healthier, longer lives.". Dr. Ibendahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    4230 Lincolnshire Drive, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Ahuja is an established and highly skilled physician with more than 10 years of experience in advanced minimally invasive, general, and bariatric surgery. He completed his general surgery internship, residency and trauma research fellowship at Washington Hospital Center (Washington, DC/Bethesda, MD) and was also fellowship-trained in advanced laparoscopic minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of Pittsburgh (PA). Dr. Ahuja has performed thousands of advanced complex gastrointestinal (GI) surgeries via minimally invasive techniques. He is well regarded in the southern Illinois community, earning numerous accolades for his quality and patient-centered care. Dr. Ahuja has previously Surgeon Champion of Year 2019 by Illinois State Quality Improvement Collaborative (ILQIC) for his quality improvement contributions. Dr. Ahuja has provided preceptorship/case observation opportunities for regional surgeons, medical students, residents, physician assistant students, dietitians and RNs. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    4107 N. Water Tower Place, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neeta Kaushal is a Pediatrics provider in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dr. Kaushal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Scarlet Fever, Croup, Herpangina, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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

    King City Physician Company LLC

    4117 S Water Tower Pl Ste C, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacques Papazian is a Family Medicine provider in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dr. Papazian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Dry Mouth, and Familial Deafness.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    2 Good Samaritan Way Ste 420, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prateek Srinet is an Otolaryngologist in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dr. Srinet has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Tonsil Stones, Occupational Hearing Loss, Gastrostomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    2 Good Samaritan Way Ste 420, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Albisu is a Gastroenterologist in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dr. Albisu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Crossroads Physician Corp

    1 Doctors Park Rd Ste C, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Modert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dr. Modert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology
    4224 Lincolnshire Drive, Suite B, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ketan Shah is an Otolaryngologist in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology
    4224 Lincolnshire Drive, Suite B, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan George is an Otolaryngologist in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine
    1 Doctors Park Road, Suite C, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Modert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dr. Modert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    4101 N Water Tower Pl, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Neely is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dr. Neely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Mount Vernon, IL?

    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 Mount Vernon, IL?

    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 Mount Vernon, IL?

    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 Mount Vernon, IL?

    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 Mount Vernon, IL?

    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 Mount Vernon, IL?

    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 Mount Vernon, IL?

    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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