The 20 Best Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA
Find the Top Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Experts and Specialists
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. Farivar is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Farivar has a broad-based thoracic surgery practice. He enjoys helping patients and their families through their healthcare journey. He takes great effort to incorporate the needs and beliefs of patients and their families in his treatment plans. Dr. Farivar has a particular interest in lung and esophageal disorders, including cancer treatment. He also has interests in the appropriate use of robotic surgery to address thoracic surgery pathology, as well as malignant pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Farivar is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Farivar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Farivar is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. Louie most recently received the 2024 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Philosophy of care: Dr. Louie’s practice involves all aspects of general thoracic surgery including the lung, esophagus, stomach and mediastinum. He has particular interests in minimally invasive surgery that involves the use of laparoscopy, robotics and endoscopy for both cancer and non-cancerous diseases. He believes that care is about helping patients and their families understand their illness and guiding them in selecting treatment that is appropriate and individualized for the patient at his or her stage of life. Dr. Louie is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Louie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Qing Zhang, MD, PhD, specializes in general gastroenterology, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dysphagia and GI motility disorders. Dr. Zhang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zhang is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. White is recognized as a Seattle Top Doctor and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Met Top Doc Award for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. White is a fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon who cares for patients within all aspects of general thoracic surgery. He believes that surgery is only one facet of a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan. He has a particular interest in using minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic, video assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) and robotic assisted surgery, but stresses that each operation is tailored for the individual patient to strive for optimal results and safety. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Thymectomy. Dr. White is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Gastroenterology - Ballard
Philosophy of Care: I believe that one’s digestive health is key to their overall sense of wellness. As physicians, we have the tools to educate our patients so that they can be active participants in their treatment. Good communication is the foundation of good care. Dr. Padhya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Padhya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Padhya is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Weight Loss Services - First Hill
Dr. Martin del Campo most recently received the 2024 Bariatric Surgery Top Doc designation. Sara E. Martin del Campo, MD, is a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeon with Swedish Weight Loss Services at First Hill and Issaquah. Dr. Martin del Campo is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship- trained bariatric surgeon. She is also board certified in Obesity Medicine. Dr. Martin Del Campo completed her undergraduate education at Indiana University. Dr. Martin del Campo went on to receive her medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, and she then completed her General Surgery residency at the Ohio State University. During that time, she was awarded an NIH T32 research fellowship that allowed her to simultaneously obtain a Masters degree in medical science. She was then appointed Clinical Instructor at the Ohio State University and further specialized with a fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. Her training included advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgical techniques in general and bariatric surgery. She is experienced in performing the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band, revisional bariatric surgery, and endoscopic treatments. She has studied clinical outcomes in surgery and has authored multiple peer reviewed publications in the field, and she continues to participate on committees of many national societies including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. She enjoys the life-long relationships developed with her bariatric surgery patients through a multidisciplinary approach, and she finds immense reward in being a part of their journey as they improve their overall health and quality of life through weight loss. In addition to spending time with her family, friends, and golden retriever, Dr. Martin del Campo enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, attending sporting events, and traveling. Dr. Del Campo 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 Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Del Campo is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Del Campo is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish First Hill Primary Care
A strong physician / patient relationship with good communication is the key to excellent healthcare. A general Internist is uniquely trained to provide and coordinate high quality medical care focusing on prevention as well as acute and chronic disease management. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Swedish First Hill Primary Care
I view the doctor/patient relationship as a partnership. It requires good communication to establish a unique medical plan for each patient that is acceptable to both parties. Dr. Kober is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Kober is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Swedish First Hill Primary Care
I believe that the physician patient relationship is a partnership where my role is that of an advisor. Good communication is essential. I try to listen actively and non-judgmentally to my patients, to be able to meet them where they are to help them understand, treat, and live with their illness, as well as to help them preserve their health. Dr. Kojnok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kojnok is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Swedish Otolaryngology Specialists - First Hill
Caring is the foundation for excellence. My role as a physician and surgeon is to place the interest of the patient above all else. Listen carefully to my patients and learn, explain options clearly, deliver expert treatment. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Yang is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Otolaryngology Specialists - Ballard
I am grateful for the opportunity to listen to patients concerns and to find ways to help them achieve their personal goals. Its rewarding to learn from patients as I educate them about their health issues and offer them treatment options tailored to their specific needs. I have completed fellowship training to benefit patients with diseases of the sinus and nasal airway and collaborate with my colleagues in the Department of Neurosurgery to offer minimally invasive endoscopic approaches to lesions of the anterior skullbase. Dr. Chan 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 Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Septoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Chan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Misho Hubka, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon. His special medical interests include Robotic and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), lung cancer surgery, esophageal cancer surgery, and complex surgery for benign and malignant disease of the lung, chest wall, esophagus and mediastinum.Dr. Hubka is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, STS Patient Safety Workforce and Western Thoracic Surgical Association. He was named a Top Doctor by Seattle Met Magazine in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Dr. Hubka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hubka is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hubka is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Shayan Irani, MD, specializes in pancreaticobiliary diseases, gastrointestinal oncology, Barrett's Esophagus, gastrointestinal stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection, submucosal dissection, radio frequency ablation and other advanced therapeutic and emerging techniques.Dr. Irani enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, the outdoors, traveling and Scuba diving. Dr. Irani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Irani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. Dr. Irani is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Peter Blais, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who provides digestive disease care. He specializes in general gastroenterology, esophageal motility, functional bowel disease and colon cancer screening.Dr. Blais plays the banjo in his free time. Dr. Blais 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 Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Blais is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Blais is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Nanda Venu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, esophageal diseases, colon cancer, endoscopy and food allergies. He strives to offer his patients good treatment options and helps them to make informed choices.Dr. Venu enjoys building long-lasting relationships with patients and helping them to stay well and maintain a high quality of life over a lifetime. He feels he learns a lot from his patients, as he listens to their stories and witnesses their health journeys. Dr. Venu 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 Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Venu is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Venu is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Otto Lin, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in colonoscopy. Other areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis B and C, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. He is also active in outcomes research, particularly as it relates to colon cancer screening.Dr. Lin finds it highly rewarding to follow patients over time. He believes that a positive physician-patient relationship can promote healing.Dr. Lin is the medical director of Quality Improvement for the Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington and a consultant for the Radiological Devices Panel at the FDA. He is also the recipient of several awards including the Franklin Ebaugh Award for Outstanding Research (Stanford Hospital), Glaxo Institute of Digestive Health Resource Award, Cabot Prize (Harvard Medical School) and Clinical Research Award (Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason). Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Madha Kuppusamy, MD, specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery; benign and malignant disease of the lungs and esophagus; mediastinum and chest wall surgery including deformity correction and reconstructive surgery; lung cancer; and esophageal cancer. Dr. Kuppusamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kuppusamy is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons, Glasgow, UK. Dr. Kuppusamy is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Edward Cuaresma, MD, cares for patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, from celiac and Crohn's disease to irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Cuaresma is also experienced with endoscopy, a nonsurgical procedure where a flexible tube with a light and camera is used to visualize the digestive tract to aid in diagnosing and treating disease.Dr. Cuaresma understands how medical conditions affect a person's emotional and psychosocial well-being. His approach is that of an ongoing partnership with each patient, with an emphasis on accessibility and open communication as they work toward a common goal. He is dedicated to providing excellent, evidence-based digestive care.Away from work, Dr. Cuaresma enjoys photography, film and literature. He also enjoys hiking as a way to experience the nature unique to the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Cuaresma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Cuaresma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cuaresma is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Joel Sternbach, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of benign and malignant conditions of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura and chest wall. He offers surgical solutions for esophageal motility disorders and reflux disease (GERD), and performs robotic and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Dr. Sternbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Lung Nodules, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sternbach is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sternbach is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Gautam Mankaney, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in hereditary cancer syndromes (lynch syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis, PTEN-tumor hamartoma syndromes, juvenile polyposis, Peutz-Jeghers, Li-Fraumeni, MutYH-associated polyposis, sessile serrated polyposis), fecal microbiota transplantation, endoscopy, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal cancer.Dr. Mankaney has a special medical interest in treating individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer syndrome, or at high risk for developing cancer.Dr. Mankaney serves as both the Director of Endoscopy and Director of Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention. Previously, he has served as a Committee Chair for the Collaborative Group of Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Syndromes, and as a Training Committee member with the American College of Gastroenterology. He has received multiple teaching awards.Away from work, he enjoys tennis, bouldering, hiking and traveling. Dr. Mankaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mankaney is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. Dr. Mankaney is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026



















