The 20 Best Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Doctors Near Me in Athens, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 98 doctor with experience in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) near Athens, GA. Of these, 84 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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

    Piedmont Physicians At Resource Medical - Suite 3400

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 3400, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Braucher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care.Dr. Braucher has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Braucher was a member of the Athens Regional Physician Group. He has historically been in private practice as well.In his spare time, Dr. Braucher enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys landscaping, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Please call the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Braucher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Braucher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Braucher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Health Alliance

    658 North Chase Street, Suite 201, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Minesh Mehta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Athens Digestive Healthcare Associates

    1360 Caduceus Way, Suite 101, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Asif Qadri is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Qadri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Qadri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Qadri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    ENT Of Athens

    150 Nacoochee Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Byron Norris is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Norris 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 Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Sinusitis. Dr. Norris is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Norris is currently accepting new patients.

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

    ENT Of Athens

    150 Nacoochee Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Blake Kimbrell is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Kimbrell is rated as an Experienced 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 Mikulicz Disease, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kimbrell is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Kimbrell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology | Pediatrics | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology | Pediatrics | Sleep Medicine

    ENT Of Athens

    150 Nacoochee Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Mixson is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mixson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Macroglossia, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Mixson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Mixson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    ENT Of Athens

    150 Nacoochee Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Barnes is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced 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 Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Barnes is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Athens Area Pediatrics LLC

    225 Hawthorne Park, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Setia is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Setia 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 Croup, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Delayed Growth, and Diarrhea. Dr. Setia is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Setia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Pediatrics At Oglethorpe Avenue - Suite EF

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 600EF, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bohn earned her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina and completed her pediatric residency at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Georgia and is board eligible in general pediatrics.Dr. Bohn is a general pediatrician. Prior to joining Piedmont Pediatrics, Dr. Bohn completed her pediatric residency in Augusta, GeorgiaIn her spare time, Dr. Bohn enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys reading, exercising, and traveling. Dr. Bohn is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Bohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Bohn is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bohn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Pediatrics At Oglethorpe Avenue - Suite EF

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 600EF, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Forrest Sherman, MD, earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency at the University of Michigan. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Sherman was working as a Pediatrician at Little Rock Children's Clinic in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Sherman specializes in Pediatrics. Her special interests include asthma and newborn care.In her spare time, Dr. Sherman enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and sons.Dr. Sherman is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Scarlet Fever, Umbilical Hernia, and Croup. Dr. Sherman is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Sherman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Athens

    1010 Prince Ave Ste 400, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bour earned his medical degree at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He then attended The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where he completed a residency in General Surgery. Dr. Bour is board certified in Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and has over 23 years of experience.Dr. Bour specializes in General and Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery.His special interests include Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal and Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, and surgical diseases of the intestinal tract.In his spare time, Dr. Bour enjoys home improvement projects, woodworking, and spending time with his wife Katie, their family and their two dogs Bailey and Joey. Dr. Bour 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bour is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bour is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Athens-Athens-Clarke County Endoscopy

    340 N Milledge Ave Ste A, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Person is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Person is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Athens Area Internal Medicine

    1000 Hawthorne Ave, Suite H, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Athens Prince Avenue

    1010 Prince Avenue, Ste 500, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Young earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School and the University of Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Young has been practicing medicine for 31 years. Prior to joining, Piedmont Hawthorne OHC Dr. Young was a practicing partner with Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Young enjoys spending time with his family; he has 5 children and 2 grandchildren). He enjoys being active in his church, bicycling, and reading.Dr. Young welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced 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 Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Young is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Athens Prince Avenue

    1010 Prince Avenue, Ste 500, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Esther Wallach, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine. She was born in California and grew up in the Netherlands, where she received her medical degree from The University of Amsterdam. She went on to complete her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. Prior to joining the practice, Dr. Wallach was Medical Director of the Community Care Clinic and a core faculty member for the internal medicine residency program.Dr. Wallach treats patients ages 18 and above.In her spare time, Dr. Wallach enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two sons. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Wallach is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wallach is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Athens Prince Avenue

    1010 Prince Avenue, Ste 500, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Milde-Papadopoulos grew up in Norway and went on to earn her medical degree from Semmelweis University of Medicine in Hungary and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.In her spare time, Dr. Milde-Papadopoulos enjoys traveling, cooking and gardening with her husband and two children.Dr. Milde-Papadopoulos is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Milde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Milde is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Athens Prince Avenue

    1010 Prince Avenue, Ste 500, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon M. McGough, M.D. is board certified in internal medicine. A Georgia native, he attended the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia before completing his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.He is passionate about helping patients maintain good health through optimizing their diets, exercise routines, and sleeping habits while placing strong emphasis on preventive care, age-appropriate vaccination, and thoughtful use of evidence based medical tests.His interests include management of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes; management of anxiety and depression; and assistance with weight loss. He also prescribes PrEP.While away from the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, gardening and supporting UGA athletics. Dr. Mcgough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Bronchitis. Dr. Mcgough is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mcgough is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Athens Regional Clay Community Care Clinic

    1270 Prince Ave, Ste 201, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alain Morel, MD, earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Dominican Republic and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Piedmont Athens Regional.Dr. Morel has been practicing medicine for 3 years and is presently core faculty for the Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program. His special interests include obesity medicine, screening and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.In his spare time, Dr. Morel enjoys cooking with his wife and son. He spends time building and tinkering with computers. He also donates his skills serving the underprivilege areas of Athens and abroad.Dr. Morel is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ovalle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Ovalle is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Ovalle is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Athens Regional Clay Community Care Clinic

    1270 Prince Ave, Ste 201, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Saunders is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Saunders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Saunders is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Saunders is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alan D Glassman M.D

    700 Sunset Drive, Ste 504, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Glassman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Glassman 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 Obesity in Children, Croup, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Hypochondroplasia. Dr. Glassman is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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 Athens, GA?

    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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