The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors Near Me in poway, CA

Find the Top Lower Esophageal Ring Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near poway, CA. Of these, 59 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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66 providers found
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion

    15611 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maram Zakko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Zakko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    Sumer Inc.

    15644 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Alsabbak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Alsabbak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alsabbak is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Digestive Disease Consultant

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Digestive Disease Consultant

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Snyder is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Digestive Disease Consultant

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyunsil Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Nodurft is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nodurft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristina Seeger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Seeger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    10670 Wexford St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darren Keller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Healthcare

    10670 Wexford St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Steichen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Steichen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10672 Wexford St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Penfield is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Penfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Penfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rena Yadlapati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yadlapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Endoscopy Consultants

    9456 Cuyamaca St Ste 102, 
    Santee, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Reddy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Family Medicine

    Brij Gupta MD Inc.

    10158 Buena Vista Ave, 
    Santee, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ira Moskowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Moskowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring and Benign Esophageal Stricture.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 111, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Haritha Chelimilla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Chelimilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Kadden is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Kadden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ananthram Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Hiccups, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Coyle is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Goldklang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Goldklang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Goldklang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrianne Lajoie is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Lajoie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lajoie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Di Lauro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Di Lauro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Di Lauro is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Lower Esophageal Ring?

    A lower esophageal ring is an abnormal ring of tissue that forms where the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) and stomach meet.

    When should I see a Lower Esophageal Ring doctor near poway, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor near poway, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctors near poway, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctors near poway, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor near poway, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lower Esophageal Ring 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor near poway, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring 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 Lower Esophageal Ring 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctors near poway, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lower Esophageal Ring 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lower Esophageal Ring 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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