The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors Near Me in rockledge, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near rockledge, FL. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

    Florida Digestive Health Specialists Llp

    1009 Harvin Way Ste 110, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Murali Krishna is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Krishna 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Krishna is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    699 W Cocoa Beach Cswy Ste 601, 
    Cocoa Beach, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Salman Rashid is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Dr. Rashid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rashid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital Gastroenterology

    250 N. Wickham Rd., 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Ruiz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ruiz is board certified in American Board Of Gastroenterology. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3300 S Fiske Blvd, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaseng Chan-Pong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Chan-Pong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome.

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

    Rockledge Regional Medical Center

    110 Longwood Ave, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinay Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Florida Digestive Health Specialists Llp

    1009 Harvin Way Ste 100, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Tobkes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Tobkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tobkes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Amsurg Rockledge FL Anesthesia LLC

    1974 US Highway 1 Ste 102, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rex Gomez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Amsurg Rockledge FL Anesthesia LLC

    1974 US Highway 1 Ste 102, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jian-jun Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced 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 Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Banti's Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Florida Digestive Health Specialists Llp

    1268 US Highway 1, 
    Rockledge, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Aguilo-Seara is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Aguilo-Seara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Aguilo-Seara is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orlando Health Medical Group Gastroenterology - Viera

    8075 Spyglass Hill Rd., Suite 101, 
    Viera, FL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Akriti Dewanwala is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Viera, Florida. Dr. Dewanwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dewanwala is board certified in American Board Of Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dewanwala is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cape Canaveral Hospital Abg Lab

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, 
    Cocoa Beach, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soo Nam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Dr. Nam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Bile Duct Obstruction, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Melbourne Regional Medical Center

    250 N Wickham Rd, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Koretsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Koretsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy. Dr. Koretsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    D Badolato PA

    6300 N Wickham Rd Ste 101, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Badolato is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Badolato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Flu, Ethmoiditis, and Empyema. Dr. Badolato is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Randall B Rigdon LLC

    8400 Astronaut Blvd, 
    Cape Canaveral, FL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Rigdon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Dr. Rigdon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Heart Murmurs. Dr. Rigdon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rigdon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orlando Health Medical Group Gastroenterology - Melbourne

    240 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 309, 
    Melbourne, FL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Christophi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Christophi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Christophi is board certified in American Board Of Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Christophi is currently accepting new patients.

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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 rockledge, FL?

    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 rockledge, FL?

    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 rockledge, FL?

    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 rockledge, FL?

    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 rockledge, FL?

    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 rockledge, FL?

    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 rockledge, FL?

    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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