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    MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    74 providers found
      Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
      Gastroenterology

      Washington University

      4921 Parkview Pl, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chandra Gyawali is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gyawali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Gyawali is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
      Gastroenterology
      915 N Grand Blvd, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Nissing is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Nissing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Morning Sickness, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nissing is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
      Gastroenterology
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lawrence Tierney is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tierney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tierney is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ssm Health Care Group

      1225 S Grand Blvd, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Antonio Cheesman is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Cheesman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
      Gastroenterology
      3660 Vista, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mary Burton is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Washington University

      4921 Parkview Pl, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Rood is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rood has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rood is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Washington University

      1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aaron Greenspan is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Greenspan 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, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Washington University

      1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jean Wang is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Cancer, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Physician Groups Lc

      1110 Highlands Plaza Dr E, Suite 280, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Barry Abramson is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Abramson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Physician Groups Lc

      1110 Highlands Plaza Dr E, Suite 280, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mei Huang is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Physician Groups Lc

      1110 Highlands Plaza Dr E, Suite 280, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Khalid Naseer is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Naseer has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Physician Groups Lc

      1110 Highlands Plaza Dr E, Suite 280, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Seccombe is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Seccombe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
      Gastroenterology
      1035 Bellevue Ave, 204, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ronald Gould is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gould 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, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      1035 Bellevue Ave, Suite 500, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patrick Mcdonough is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mcdonough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ascites, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Touchette Regional Hospital Inc

      5900 Bond Ave, 
      Cahokia Heights, IL 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robyn Haithcock is a Gastroenterologist in Cahokia Heights, Illinois. Dr. Haithcock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Touchette Regional Hospital Inc

      5900 Bond Ave, 
      Cahokia Heights, IL 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melvin Saltzman is a Gastroenterologist in Cahokia Heights, Illinois. Dr. Saltzman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Hugo Villarreal, MD

      13276 Manchester Road, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hugo Villarreal is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Villarreal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Villarreal is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ahs Il Medical Group LLC

      2044 Madison Ave, Suite 27, 
      Granite City, IL 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Damon Clines is a Gastroenterologist in Granite City, Illinois. Dr. Clines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Gastritis, Hepatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      6400 Clayton Rd, Suite 216, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Giao Vuong is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Vuong has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      6420 Clayton Rd, 
      Richmond Heights, MO 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ruben Aymerich is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in Richmond Heights, Missouri. Dr. Aymerich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Aymerich is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Saint Louis, MO?

      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 Saint Louis, MO?

      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 Saint Louis, MO?

      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 Saint Louis, MO?

      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 Saint Louis, MO?

      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 Saint Louis, MO?

      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 Saint Louis, MO?

      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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