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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 245 doctor with experience in Heartburn near North Carolina, US. Of these, 194 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    245 providers found
      Advanced in Heartburn
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Heartburn
      Internal Medicine
      Duke University Medical Center, Box 3913, 
      Durham, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ziad Gellad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gellad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Colorectal Cancer, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gellad is currently accepting new patients.

      Darin L. Dufault
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      Duke Gastroenterology Clinic At Brier Creek

      10207 Cerny St, 
      Raleigh, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Darin Dufault is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Dufault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dufault is currently accepting new patients.

      David A. Leiman
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Leiman is a Gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Leiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Leiman is currently accepting new patients.

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      Dana D. Portenier
      Experienced in Heartburn
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Heartburn
      General Surgery

      Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center

      120 E Carver St, 
      Durham, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dana Portenier is a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Portenier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Portenier is currently accepting new patients.

      Daniel M. Wild
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Wild is a Gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wild is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wild is currently accepting new patients.

      Richard K. Wood
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Wood is a Gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

      Fred C. Fowler
      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology
      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology

      Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA

      1085 Ne Gateway Ct Ne, Suite 280, 
      Concord, NC 
      Experience:
      40+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Fred Fowler is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Fowler has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      300 Meadowmont Village Cir, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicholas Shaheen is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Shaheen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Shaheen is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Evan Dellon is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Dellon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dellon is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Craig Reed is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Reed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      1505 Sw Cary Pkwy, Suite 309, 
      Cary, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajat Chander is a Gastroenterologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Chander is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center

      1144 N Rd St, 
      Elizabeth City, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Faber is a Gastroenterologist in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Dr. Faber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      115 Kildaire Park Dr, 
      Cary, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Juliana Miller is a Gastroenterologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, Turcot Syndrome, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael Mastrangelo
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

      Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington

      1520 Physicians Drive, 
      Wilmington, NC 
      Experience:
      48+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Mastrangelo is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Mastrangelo has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Jessica Podolak
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Family Medicine

      Novant Health Monroe Family Medical

      1420 E Franklin Street, 
      Monroe, NC 
      Experience:
      8+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jessica Podolak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroe, North Carolina. Dr. Podolak has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. Her top area of expertise is Heartburn.

      Timothy Kennard
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Heartburn
      Family Medicine

      Atrium Health Primary Care Indian Trail Family Medicine

      4503 Old Monroe Road, 
      Indian Trail, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Kennard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Dr. Kennard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Potassium Level, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Kennard is currently accepting new patients.

      Ronnie Cyzner
      Advanced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA

      10620 Park Rd, Suite 102, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Experience:
      33+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronnie Cyzner is a Gastroenterologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Cyzner has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cyzner is currently accepting new patients.

      Stephen E. Deal
      Advanced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA

      300 Billingsley Rd, Suite 200, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Experience:
      40+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Deal is a Gastroenterologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Deal has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Deal is currently accepting new patients.

      Nirav Chiniwalla
      Advanced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Heartburn
      Gastroenterology

      NorthEast Digestive Health Center

      1070 Vinehaven Drive NE, 
      Concord, NC 
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nirav Chiniwalla is a Gastroenterologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Chiniwalla has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chiniwalla is currently accepting new patients.

      Kalyana C. Nandipati
      Advanced in Heartburn
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Heartburn
      General Surgery

      Atrium Health Weight Management

      2630 E. 7th St., Suite 100, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kalyana Nandipati is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Nandipati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nandipati is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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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