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

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The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 270 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near Tennessee, US. Of these, 135 are Experienced, 105 are Advanced and 30 are Distinguished.

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    Puneet Goenka
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

    310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Goenka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

    310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Mckinney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Portal Hypertension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Sullivan Digestive Center

    2204 Pavilion Dr, Ste 108, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Sullivan 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), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastritis.

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    Mark F. Young
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Gastroenterology

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, Fl 2, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

    1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Kretschmar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

    310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Chaudhari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Myneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Shuster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Garretson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Panetta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

    1 Medical Park Blvd., 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Brinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Gholami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

    130 W. Ravine Rd., 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Phemister is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Volvulus, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Goldwire 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, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Kofi Nuako MD PC

    1109 E Reelfoot Ave Ste C, 
    Union City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kofi Nuako is a Gastroenterologist in Union City, Tennessee. Dr. Nuako is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 1660, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Vaezi is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Vaezi 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), Esophagitis, Achalasia, Heartburn, and Endoscopy.

    Brian Smith
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    3325 Shores Road, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian D. Smith, M.D., is returning to the Nashville area after practicing Gastroenterology in North Carolina for more than twenty years. While completing his internship and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, he served as Chief Medical Resident. Dr. Smith is a proud father of two sons, Austin and Davis. He enjoys live music, golf and anything TarHeels!. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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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