The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors in District of Columbia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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23 providers found
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 500, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Kirsh, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Capital Digestive Care. Dr. Kirsh received his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and completed his residency at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Kirsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care A Division Of Washington Gastroenterology

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Julio Salcedo is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Salcedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramsey Daher is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Daher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Loughney is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Loughney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shervin Shafa is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shafa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Olaya B. Gutierrez
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 330, Suite 330, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Olaya Gutierrez is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Washington Gastroenterology PC

    106 Irving St NW Ste 205, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    R Martin is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Carroll is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Stomach Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Gw Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases-Foggy Bottom South

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hemanth Gavini is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gavini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zone-en Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At Lafayette Centre

    1133 21st St NW Bldg 5TH Fl 5, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jospeh Jennings is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Benjamin is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology Consultants At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 216, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur West is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Services At Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington D.C.

    5215 Loughboro Rd NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fazel Dinary is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dinary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    110 Irving St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Thompson is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Javad Khalilzadeh is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Khalilzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2401 E St NE Ste Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravindra Kahatapitiya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kahatapitiya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitesh Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Tenesmus, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caren Palese is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Palese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Achalasia, Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelica Nocerino is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nocerino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in District of Columbia, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctors in District of Columbia, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctors in District of Columbia, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor in District of Columbia, 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 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 in District of Columbia, 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 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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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