The 20 Best Heartburn Doctors Near Me in lakewood, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Heartburn near lakewood, CA. Of these, 104 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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114 providers found
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Experienced in Heartburn

    Via Care Community Health Center

    10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelyn Moultrie-Lizana is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellflower, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Moultrie-Lizana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Chronic Pain.

    Advanced in Heartburn
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Heartburn
    Family Medicine

    The Children's CL Family Health Ctr In Bellflower

    17660 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Pastor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Pastor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Asthma, and Heartburn.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Adebambo O. Ojuri, MD Private Practice

    2880 Atlantic Ave, Ste 100, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adebambo Ojuri is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ojuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Colonic Malakoplakia. Dr. Ojuri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ojuri is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrdad Saliminejad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Saliminejad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Saliminejad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Saliminejad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barton Ueki is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Ueki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Visceromegaly, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Ueki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Gastroenterology Assoc

    3833 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lizhou Huang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, and Ileostomy. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates

    3833 Worsham Ave Ste 300, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Central Khmer, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Kerekes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kerekes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kerekes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11432 South St, 
    Cerritos, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosemarie Melchor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cerritos, California. Dr. Melchor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach

    2110 N Bellflower Blvd Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hannah Barroga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Barroga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor, Thyroid Hormone Plasma Membrane Transport Defect, Generalized Resistance to Thyroid Hormone, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine

    John P. Cardin Jr, MD

    2880 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Cardin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Cardin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, High Cholesterol, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Cardin is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Cardin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Shane is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Shane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. She is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Diarrhea, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Acute Pancreatitis.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Gastroenterology Mcsg

    2701 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Sela-Herman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Sela-Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Malnutrition, Gastroparesis, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Sela-Herman is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Internal Medicine

    Pacific Internal Medical Group

    2777 Pacific Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Adams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 114 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Adams is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Garden Medical Offices

    9353 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Vu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Gastric Dysmotility, Ulcerative Colitis, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Manuel F. Mendoza Md, Inc.

    11735 Firestone Blvd, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel Mendoza is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Norwalk, California. Mendoza, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Asthma in Children. Mendoza, NP is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Montes Medical Group

    13820 San Antonio Dr, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Montes is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Norwalk, California. Dr. Montes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Socal Gastroenterology Corp

    10931 Cherry St, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joe Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Socal Gastroenterology Corp

    10931 Cherry St, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thai-van Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Heartburn
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Steve Nguyen Do Inc

    1045 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steve Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heartburn
    General Practice
    Experienced in Heartburn
    General Practice

    Terence Tz Tan MD Inc

    3301 Beechwood Ave, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Terence Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Lynwood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Heartburn?

    Heartburn is a painful burning feeling just below or behind the breastbone. Most of the time, it comes from the esophagus. The pain often rises in your chest from your stomach. It may also spread to your neck or throat.

    When should I see a Heartburn doctor near lakewood, CA?

    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 Heartburn doctor near lakewood, CA?

    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 Heartburn doctors near lakewood, CA?

    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 Heartburn doctors near lakewood, CA?

    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 Heartburn doctor near lakewood, CA?

    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 Heartburn doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heartburn 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 Heartburn doctor near lakewood, CA?

    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 Heartburn 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 Heartburn 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 Heartburn doctors near lakewood, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heartburn 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 Heartburn doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heartburn 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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