The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 136 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near Boston, MA. Of these, 112 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Caroline R. Jouhourian
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Division Of Gastroenterology/GI East

    330 Brookline Avenue, Suite Rabb Rose 1, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Jouhourian is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jouhourian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Douglas K. Pleskow
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Division Of Gastroenterology/GI West

    110 Francis Street, Suite 8E, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Pleskow is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pleskow has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Tufts Medical Center Inc.

    750 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Bonis is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bonis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Gastritis, and Endoscopy.

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    Mandeep S. Sawhney
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Division Of Gastroenterology/GI East

    330 Brookline Avenue, Suite Rabb Rose 1, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Mandeep Sawhney is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sawhney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Laurie B. Grossberg
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Division Of Gastroenterology/GI East

    330 Brookline Avenue, Suite Rabb Rose 1, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie Grossberg is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Grossberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Sunil G. Sheth
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Division Of Gastroenterology/GI East

    330 Brookline Avenue, Suite Rabb Rose 1, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Sunil Sheth is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    John R. Saltzman
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of Gastroenterology, Hepatology And Endoscopy

    45 Francis Street, Asb2-2, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Saltzman is the Director of Endoscopy at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Director of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program.  He is a Professor of Medicine, part-time, at Harvard Medical School and is actively involved in patient care, teaching, clinical research, and administration.His areas of expertise include upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and all areas of endoscopy. He has served as the President of the New England Endoscopy Society and as a Governor for the State of Massachusetts for the American College of Gastroenterology. His editorial activities include being an Associate Editor of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Section Editor for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy for UpToDate.He is the immediate past Chair of the Educational Affairs Committee for the American College of Gastroenterology and currently serves as a trustee for the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Saltzman is an active investigator in multiple areas including upper gastrointestinal bleeding, new endoscopic technologies and improving colon cancer detection/prevention. Dr. Saltzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colorectal Polyps, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Joseph D. Feuerstein
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC Endoscopy - West Campus

    185 Pilgrim Road, Farr 1, WPC, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Feuerstein is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Feuerstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Tyler M. Berzin
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Division Of Gastroenterology/GI West

    110 Francis Street, Suite 8E, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Berzin is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Berzin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Barrett Esophagus, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Lynne B. Ahn
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 8E, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynne Ahn is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Douglas A. Horst
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Division Of Gastroenterology/GI West

    110 Francis Street, Suite 8E, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Horst is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Horst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Vlaicu Botoman
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vlaicu Botoman is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Botoman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Proctitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Kumar Krishnan
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kumar Krishnan is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Shannahan is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shannahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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

    Tufts Medical Center Gastroenterology + Digestive Health

    800 Washington St Bldg 3, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roshan Razik is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Razik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Razik is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikola Natov is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Natov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Nath is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Braden Kuo
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Braden Kuo is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD

    15 Parkman St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Yarze is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yarze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Heffernan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Heffernan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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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 near Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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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