The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors Near Me in Lynchburg, VA

Find the Top Lower Esophageal Ring Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near Lynchburg, VA. Of these, 7 are Experienced, 4 are Distinguished and 3 are Advanced.

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

    Centra Health Inc

    121 Nationwide Dr, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Richards is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Richards is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Curtiss is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Curtiss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wei Hou is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Hou is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Wisniewski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Wisniewski 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Centra Medical Group-Thomson

    1922 Thomson Dr, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Intravene LLC

    2215 Landover Pl, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Cannon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Sitosterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

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

    Office

    118 Oakwood Dr Ste A, 
    Madison Heights, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Haga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison Heights, Virginia. Dr. Haga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Office

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Kenny is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Kenny is rated as an Advanced 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 Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Clark is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Apollo Musana is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Musana is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Central Virginia

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loretta Maffei is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Maffei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Catalano is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Catalano 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Bierle is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Bierle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease.

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

    The Forest Pharmacy Inc

    1175 Corporate Park Dr, 
    Forest, VA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Eppes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Forest, Virginia. Dr. Eppes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 Lynchburg, VA?

    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 Lynchburg, VA?

    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 Lynchburg, VA?

    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 Lynchburg, VA?

    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 Lynchburg, VA?

    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 Lynchburg, VA?

    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 Lynchburg, VA?

    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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