The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors Near Me in Bellevue, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near Bellevue, WA. Of these, 70 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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

    Office

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 140, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Winters is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Winters is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Swedish Gastroenterology - Issaquah

    751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 3020, 
    Issaquah, WA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Price practices general Gastroenterology with a particular interest in esophageal motility, eosinophilic esophagitis, acid reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer screening. She believes effective communication is the cornerstone to understanding different treatment options and providing evidence based practices for each person's unique situation. She feels it is an honor to help people. Dr. Price wants to provide preventative care and management for patients with chronic GI illnesses. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Price is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Associates Inc. P.S .

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 560, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Georgia Rees is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Rees is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Associates Inc. P.S .

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 560, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raj Butani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Butani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Associates Inc. P.S .

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 560, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalle Kang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced 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 Indigestion, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Ulcerative Colitis, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Qing Zhang, MD, PhD, specializes in general gastroenterology, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dysphagia and GI motility disorders. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zhang is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shayan Irani, MD, specializes in pancreaticobiliary diseases, gastrointestinal oncology, Barrett's Esophagus, gastrointestinal stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection, submucosal dissection, radio frequency ablation and other advanced therapeutic and emerging techniques.Dr. Irani enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, the outdoors, traveling and Scuba diving. Dr. Irani is rated as an Advanced 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 Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Irani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. Dr. Irani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nanda Venu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, esophageal diseases, colon cancer, endoscopy and food allergies. He strives to offer his patients good treatment options and helps them to make informed choices.Dr. Venu enjoys building long-lasting relationships with patients and helping them to stay well and maintain a high quality of life over a lifetime. He feels he learns a lot from his patients, as he listens to their stories and witnesses their health journeys. Dr. Venu 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 Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Venu is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Venu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Associates Inc. P.S .

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 560, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Yap is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Yap is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Otto Lin, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in colonoscopy. Other areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis B and C, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. He is also active in outcomes research, particularly as it relates to colon cancer screening.Dr. Lin finds it highly rewarding to follow patients over time. He believes that a positive physician-patient relationship can promote healing.Dr. Lin is the medical director of Quality Improvement for the Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington and a consultant for the Radiological Devices Panel at the FDA. He is also the recipient of several awards including the Franklin Ebaugh Award for Outstanding Research (Stanford Hospital), Glaxo Institute of Digestive Health Resource Award, Cabot Prize (Harvard Medical School) and Clinical Research Award (Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason). Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Blais, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who provides digestive disease care. He specializes in general gastroenterology, esophageal motility, functional bowel disease and colon cancer screening.Dr. Blais plays the banjo in his free time. Dr. Blais is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Blais is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Blais is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikram Anand, MD, is a general gastroenterology provider specializing in the management of an array of complex digestive conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease. He also serves as a non-transplant hepatology provider with interest in the management of viral hepatitis and autoimmune liver disease. He performs endoscopy and colonoscopy.Dr. Anand educates his patients regarding normal anatomy and physiology, then directs their attention to their specific disease pathology so they understand its process and management. He believes good communication and information is essential so that his patients can be involved in their own care.Dr. Anand is a member of the American College of Gastroenterologists, American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Anand enjoys spending time with his wife and toddler, where they often find themselves enjoying the outdoors and exploring restaurants in and around Seattle. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Anand is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. Dr. Anand is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gautam Mankaney, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in hereditary cancer syndromes (lynch syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis, PTEN-tumor hamartoma syndromes, juvenile polyposis, Peutz-Jeghers, Li-Fraumeni, MutYH-associated polyposis, sessile serrated polyposis), fecal microbiota transplantation, endoscopy, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal cancer.Dr. Mankaney has a special medical interest in treating individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer syndrome, or at high risk for developing cancer.Dr. Mankaney serves as both the Director of Endoscopy and Director of Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention. Previously, he has served as a Committee Chair for the Collaborative Group of Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Syndromes, and as a Training Committee member with the American College of Gastroenterology. He has received multiple teaching awards.Away from work, he enjoys tennis, bouldering, hiking and traveling. Dr. Mankaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mankaney is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. Dr. Mankaney is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aditya Gutta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gutta is rated as an Experienced 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis, Esophageal Varices, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gutta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Associates Inc. P.S .

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 560, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shie-pon Tzung is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Tzung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Associates Inc. P.S .

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 560, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Venkatachala Mohan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Associates Inc. P.S .

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 560, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Lai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring

    Overlake Hospital Outpatient Center

    1750 112th Ave NE Ste A101, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Worawan Rattanasamphan is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Rattanasamphan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Associates Inc. P.S .

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 560, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annie Hong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Intestinal Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    1221 Madison Street, Suite 1220, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Carlson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Bellevue, WA?

    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 Bellevue, WA?

    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 Bellevue, WA?

    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 Bellevue, WA?

    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 Bellevue, WA?

    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 Bellevue, WA?

    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 Bellevue, WA?

    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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