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

Find the Top Lower Esophageal Ring Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors in Virginia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 356 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near Virginia, US. Of these, 215 are Experienced, 126 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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356 providers found
    Joseph A. Brown
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 304, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Milli Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. Her top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Curtiss is a Gastroenterologist in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Curtiss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    Gastroenterology LTD

    1717 Will O Wisp Dr Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jan Janson is an Internal Medicine provider in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Janson 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, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wei Hou is a Gastroenterologist in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Hou 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, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Winchester Gastroenterology Associates

    190 Campus Blvd Ste 300, 
    Winchester, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Nemec is a Gastroenterologist in Winchester, Virginia. Dr. Nemec is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Centra Health Inc

    121 Nationwide Dr, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Richards is a Gastroenterologist in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Richards is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Danville Gastroenterology Center PC

    501 Rison St Ste 130, 
    Danville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhushan Pandya is a Gastroenterologist in Danville, Virginia. Dr. Pandya 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, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    Centra Southside Community Hospital

    800 Oak St, 
    Farmville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bikram Bal is an Internal Medicine provider in Farmville, Virginia. Dr. Bal 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, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    169 Wadsworth Dr, 
    North Chesterfield, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohit Jindal is a Gastroenterologist in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Dr. Jindal 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, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Wisniewski is a Gastroenterologist in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Wisniewski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Danville Gastroenterology Center PC

    501 Rison St Ste 130, 
    Danville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mukesh Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Danville, Virginia. Dr. Patel 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), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Winchester Gastroenterology Associates

    190 Campus Blvd Ste 300, 
    Winchester, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Sears is a Gastroenterologist in Winchester, Virginia. Dr. Sears is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cadman Leggett is a Gastroenterologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Leggett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology-Akers Farm Nrv

    110 Akers Farm Rd, 
    Christiansburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark A Ringold is a Gastroenterologist in Christiansburg, Virginia. Dr. A Ringold 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, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Oncology

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Law is an Oncologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Law is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg

    1031 Care Way, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Detrane is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Detrane 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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Wong is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chetan Pai is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Pai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Esophagitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Narayan Dharel is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Dharel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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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