The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors Near Me in Hendersonville, TN

Find the Top Lower Esophageal Ring Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near Hendersonville, TN. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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

    Sumner Physician Practices LLC

    105 Glen Oak Blvd Ste 200, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Diaz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology, PLLC

    107 Glen Oak Blvd Ste 202, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Hande is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Hande is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology, PLLC

    107 Glen Oak Blvd Ste 202, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Randy Howard is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gastroenterology & Hepatology Associates PLLC

    107 Glen Oak Blvd Ste 202, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Gaffney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Gaffney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Geriatric Consulting Group PC

    132 Maple Row Blvd Ste 550, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Dementia.

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

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 1660, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Vaezi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Vaezi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Achalasia, Heartburn, and Endoscopy.

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

    Associates In Gastroenterology

    5653 Frist Blvd Ste 530, 
    Hermitage, TN 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Catron is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hermitage, Tennessee. Dr. Catron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

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

    Associates In Gastroenterology

    5653 Frist Blvd Ste 530, 
    Hermitage, TN 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sushil Patil is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hermitage, Tennessee. Dr. Patil is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

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

    Sumner Physician Practices LLC

    300 Steam Plant Rd Ste 210, 
    Gallatin, TN 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jagdish Nachnani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gallatin, Tennessee. Dr. Nachnani is rated as an Advanced 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 Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    The Frist Clinic At TriStar Centennial - Suite 300

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abu Fakhruddin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Fakhruddin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fakhruddin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Frist Clinic At TriStar Centennial - Suite 300

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ira Stein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Stein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Frist Clinic At TriStar Centennial - Suite 300

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Neff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Neff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Neff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Frist Clinic At TriStar Centennial - Suite 300

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Schneider is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schneider is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Associates In Gastroenterology

    5653 Frist Blvd Ste 530, 
    Hermitage, TN 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Finnegan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hermitage, Tennessee. Dr. Finnegan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Macroamylasemia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Associates In Gastroenterology

    5653 Frist Blvd Ste 530, 
    Hermitage, TN 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aswathi Chandran is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hermitage, Tennessee. Dr. Chandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Associates In Gastroenterology - Hermitage

    5653 Frist Blvd Ste 530, 
    Hermitage, TN 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sue Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hermitage, Tennessee. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome.

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

    Associates In Gastroenterology

    5653 Frist Blvd Ste 530, 
    Hermitage, TN 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Lazas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hermitage, Tennessee. Dr. Lazas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, and Endoscopy.

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

    Associates In Gastroenterology

    5653 Frist Blvd Ste 530, 
    Hermitage, TN 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George James is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hermitage, Tennessee. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

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

    Summit Primary Care

    3939 Central Pike, 
    Hermitage, TN 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Gaston is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hermitage, Tennessee. Dr. Gaston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Office

    110 Saint Blaise Rd Ste 200, 
    Gallatin, TN 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Uhl is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gallatin, Tennessee. Dr. Uhl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Hendersonville, TN?

    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 Hendersonville, TN?

    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 Hendersonville, TN?

    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 Hendersonville, TN?

    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 Hendersonville, TN?

    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 Hendersonville, TN?

    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 Hendersonville, TN?

    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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