The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors Near Me in Ohio, US

Find the Top Lower Esophageal Ring Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors in Ohio, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 516 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near Ohio, US. Of these, 351 are Experienced, 146 are Advanced and 19 are Distinguished.

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    Tariq I. Sheikh
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    2793 Shawnee Road, 
    Lima, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tariq Sheikh is a Gastroenterologist in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Sheikh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Said Nabhan
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Cincinnati GI

    4805 Montgomery Road, Suite 160, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Said Nabhan is a Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Nabhan has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nabhan is currently accepting new patients.

    Stephen L. Ionna
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Cincinnati GI

    4805 Montgomery Road, Suite 160, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Ionna is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Ionna has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ionna is currently accepting new patients.

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    David Hykes
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Hepatology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Hepatology

    Sheffield Family Health Center

    5334 Meadow Lane Court, 
    Sheffield Village, OH 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hykes is a Hepatologist in Sheffield Village, Ohio. Dr. Hykes has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Scott L. Gabbard
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Gabbard is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gabbard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gabbard is currently accepting new patients.

    Edmond Blades
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

    30701 Clemens Road, 
    Westlake, OH 
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edmond Blades is a Gastroenterologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Blades has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Yi Qin
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yi Qin is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Qin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

    David D. Hess
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    TriHealth Physician Partners Gastroenterology - Good Samaritan Campus

    3219 Clifton Avenue, Suite 330, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    With more than 30 years of experience as a gastroenterologist, Dr. David Hess loves taking care of people. He finds it particularly rewarding to know that he's helped his patients feel better.Dr. Hess sees adult patients for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and hepatology. He also performs screening colonoscopies and endoscopies. He likes to create a positive environment where patients can feel safe, relaxed and confident in their medical team. He encourages everyone to get some aerobic exercise daily, to help both mental and physical wellbeing and increase stamina.A native of Cincinnati's west side, Dr. Hess and his wife have three children and five grandchildren. He enjoys sharing his expertise on medical mission trips and has traveled to Kenya, Belize, Mexico and Haiti to care for patients. He enjoys swimming and outdoor activities. He is a member of Ducks Unlimited, an organization dedicated to conserving waterfowl habitats. Dr. Hess is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Ven Kottapalli
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    GI Physicians, Inc.

    512 North Cable Road, 
    Lima, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Ven Kottapalli is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Kottapalli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kottapalli is currently accepting new patients.

    Monica Ray
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monica Ray is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Ganesh V. Kakarlapudi
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Cincinnati GI

    2055 Hospital Drive, Suite 325, 
    Batavia, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ganesh Kakarlapudi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Batavia, Ohio. Dr. Kakarlapudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kakarlapudi is currently accepting new patients.

    Jayde E. Kurland
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Gastro Health

    2793 Shawnee Road, 
    Lima, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jayde Kurland is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Kurland 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), Choledocholithiasis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kurland is currently accepting new patients.

    Jacob Sadik
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

    30701 Clemens Road, 
    Westlake, OH 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Sadik is a Gastroenterologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Sadik has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Claire Beveridge
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claire Beveridge is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Beveridge has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

    Donald Kirby
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Kirby is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kirby has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Michael Pollack
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology, Beachwood

    3700 Park East Drive, Suite 100, 
    Beachwood, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Pollack is a Gastroenterologist in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Choledocholithiasis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Gregory Powell
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Hillcrest Medical Building Atrium

    6770 Mayfield Road, 
    Mayfield Hts, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Powell is a Gastroenterologist in Mayfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Powell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Marvin J. Lopez
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Cincinnati GI

    7661 Beechmont Avenue, Suite 120, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marvin Lopez is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Lopez has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Noma Dakhil
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

    30701 Clemens Road, 
    Westlake, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noma Dakhil is a Gastroenterologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Dakhil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Madhusudhan Sanaka
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhusudhan Sanaka is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Sanaka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Choledocholithiasis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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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