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    MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) near Altoona, IA. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

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

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Strang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Strang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Mcgargill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Mcgargill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Libby Naeve is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Naeve is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, Tracheitis, and Necrosis.

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

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Poonputt Chotiprasidhi is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chotiprasidhi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      2720 8th St Sw, Suite A1, 
      Altoona, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

      411 Laurel St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Maire is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Maire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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

      MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

      Dominick C. Ervelli
      Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
      Internal Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Internal Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, 0, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dominick Ervelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Ervelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Diverticular Disease, and Hip Replacement.

      Cheri Folden
      Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
      Pediatrics
      Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
      Pediatrics

      MercyOne Ankeny Pediatrics Care

      800 East 1st Street, Suite 2200, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cheri Folden is a Pediatrics provider in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Folden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Asthma in Children, Scarlet Fever, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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

      MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laura Abels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Abels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ricardo Bendezu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Bendezu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      MercyOne Ankeny Pediatrics Care

      800 East 1st Street, Suite 2200, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Andersen is a Pediatrics provider in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Asthma in Children, and Anorchia.

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

      MercyOne Ankeny Internal Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, 0, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Gura is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Gura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Gitelman Syndrome, Low Potassium Level, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

      MercyOne East Village Family Medicine

      1350 Des Moines Street, Suite 110, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Blaess is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Blaess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Andrew Bernard
      Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics

      MercyOne Des Moines Hospitalists

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Bernard is a Pediatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bernard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Rotor Syndrome, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eden Murad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Murad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Lung Metastases, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Specialty Care

      330 Laurel Street, Suite 1200, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Dimeo is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dimeo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Encopresis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Bowel Incontinence.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Specialty Care

      330 Laurel Street, Suite 1200, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hazim Zaghloul is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zaghloul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Lactose Intolerance.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care

      330 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Premnath Chinnaiyan is a Pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chinnaiyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Naegeli-Franceschetti-Jadassohn Syndrome, EEC Syndrome, and Zlotogora-Ogur Syndrome.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Altoona, IA?

      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 Altoona, IA?

      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 Altoona, IA?

      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 Altoona, IA?

      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 Altoona, IA?

      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 Altoona, IA?

      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 Altoona, IA?

      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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