The 20 Best Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Doctors Near Me in South Pasadena, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 259 doctor with experience in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) near South Pasadena, FL. Of these, 203 are Experienced, 51 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    7017 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ernst Bontemps is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Bontemps is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bontemps is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bontemps is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Aging Well Associates

    4320 Central Ave, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Eichenbaum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Eichenbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Newborn Jaundice, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Eichenbaum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gulf Coast Internist - St Petersburg

    4957 38th Ave N Ste C, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kavita Rao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Heart Attack, Familial Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sunrise Medical Clinic

    5750 5th Ave N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nilamben Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Access Healthcare Physicians, LLC

    6450 38th Ave N Ste 120, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Arrieta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Arrieta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Arrieta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Access Health Care Physicians LLC

    5798 38th Ave N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Miguel Fana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Fana 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 Hypoparathyroidism, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity. Dr. Fana is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gregorio S Santos MD PA

    6125 54th Ave N Ste B, 
    Kenneth City, FL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregorio Santos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kenneth City, Florida. Dr. Santos 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Santos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pinellas Primary Care

    2299 9th Ave N Ste 1F, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaysukhlal Panara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Panara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Tracheitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Panara is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Wilsey specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in the Department of Medicine. He is the vice chair of the Division of Gastroenterology and served as chief of the medical staff from 2020-2021. In 2022, he was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Physician of the Year in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Wilsey is an advanced therapeutic endoscopist specializing in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for infants and children. He is one of a select group of gastroenterologists with this expertise internationally and across North America. At Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, he has developed and implemented multiple clinical innovations related to therapeutic endoscopy. He is an associate professor of clinical pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Additionally, he is a core faculty member of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Pediatric Residency Training Program, where he serves as a faculty and research mentor for pediatric resident physicians. Dr. Wilsey has published more than 90 peer-reviewed research articles, review articles, case reports, consensus statements, and book chapters. He also serves as a peer reviewer for several medical journals, and is the associate editor of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. He has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally in the field of advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including the management of esophageal strictures. Dr. Wilsey joined the medical staff in 2002. He is also a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and a former associate program director of the University of South Florida Pediatric Residency Training Program. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, followed by fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Wilsey sees patients at the following location: Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-822-4300 Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Study finds possible link between long COVID and mystery hepatitis in kids, Today Show - NBC (June 17, 2022) Is COVID-19 Related to Pediatric Cases of Hepatitis? Verywell Health (June 28, 2022). Dr. Wilsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wilsey is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 620, Suite 620, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. McClenathan is chief of the division of the pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his pediatric internship and residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and his pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition clinical and research fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Mcclenathan is rated as an Advanced 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 Lactose Intolerance, Morning Sickness, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcclenathan is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    HCA Florida Pasadena Primary Care

    1615 Pasadena Ave S Ste 430, 
    South Pasadena, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tim Carlson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Pasadena, Florida. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    7017 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Troum is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Troum 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 Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Troum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    4855 1st Ave N, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Wharton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Wharton is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Fecal Impaction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wharton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    3901 66th St N Ste 201, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harsh Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3901 66th St N Ste 201, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pothen Jacob is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonic Malakoplakia, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Professional Health Care Of Pinellas LLC

    6502 Park Blvd N, 
    Pinellas Park, FL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hazem Al is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pinellas Park, Florida. Dr. Al is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 167 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Al is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orlando Health Group ENT & Allergy, Head And Neck Surgery

    601 7th Street South, Suite 575, Suite 575, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Espinola is a pediatric otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University. She completed her surgical internship at Charity Hospital, New Orleans. She then completed her surgical residency at Tulane University Department of Surgery, and her otolaryngology residency at Tulane University Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Espinola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Espinola is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery.

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

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 620, Suite 620, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Law has been a long-time resident of Florida, growing up in Orlando and completing her undergraduate studies and medical school at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She trained at USF for pediatric residency and spent an additional year as chief USF pediatric resident at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. She lived in New York City while completing her fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University. She spent her training in both clinical practice and lab research focusing on the enteric nervous system and motility issues in mice. Her career passion is caring for children with all types of general GI disorders. Dr. Law sees patients at the following location: Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-822-4300. Dr. Law is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Lactose Intolerance, Morning Sickness, and Gastroschisis. Dr. Law is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Smithers is an associate professor of surgery and director of the Esophageal and Airway Treatment (EAT) Program in the Department of Surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital since 2019. He was honored for Innovations in Clinical Care at the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards for 2020. As a leader in both innovation and expertise for pediatric thoracic surgery, he and his team see patients from all over the United States and internationally. The team also makes several invited trips per year around the country and world for lectures and conferences, in addition to helping patients and teaching other surgical teams regarding complex esophageal and airway surgical techniques in the operating room. Dr. Smithers previously served as assistant professor of surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital from 2009-2019, as part of their groundbreaking EAT program. His clinical specialties are congenital and acquired conditions of the esophagus and airway, vascular rings, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), surgical critical care, and minimally invasive surgery. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed his residency in general surgery at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. He served as fellow in pediatric surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital after completing a research fellowship and a surgical critical care fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. He also completed a global surgery clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Videos Meet Jason Smithers, M.D. What is esophageal stricture and how is it treated? What is tracheomalacia and how is it treated? What is recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (rTEF) and how is it treated? What is long gap esophageal atresia and how is it treated?. Dr. Smithers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Smithers is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    St Petersburg Outpatient Care Center - Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery

    St Petersburg, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Wasylik is a pediatric ear, nose and throat surgeon at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She sees patients in the Brandon, Clearwater, Odessa, Sarasota, and Tampa locations of Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates, PA and the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care location in St. Petersburg. Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates, PA is the exclusive provider of pediatric ear, nose and throat services at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Wasylik's clinical interests include cochlear implants, bone anchored hearing aids, sinus surgery, airway reconstruction and cleft palates. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She trained in surgery and otolaryngology at Tulane Hospital and Clinic.She completed a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Dr. Wasylik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Tongue Tie, Stridor, and Auditory Processing Disorder. Dr. Wasylik is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery.

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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 South Pasadena, FL?

    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 South Pasadena, FL?

    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 South Pasadena, FL?

    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 South Pasadena, FL?

    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 South Pasadena, FL?

    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 South Pasadena, FL?

    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 South Pasadena, FL?

    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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