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    MediFind found 170 doctor with experience in Portal Hypertension near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 146 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    170 providers found
      Distinguished in Portal Hypertension
      Hepatology
      Distinguished in Portal Hypertension
      Hepatology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sammy Saab is a Hepatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Saab is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

      Advanced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

      11800 Wilshire Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Walid Ayoub is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ayoub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

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      Advanced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      200 Medical Plaza, #365,530,420,120, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ian Gralnek is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gralnek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Advanced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      757 Westwood Plz, Suite 7501, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jihane Benhammou is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benhammou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Esophageal Varices, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Portal Hypertension
      Advanced in Portal Hypertension

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Venkataraman Muthusamy is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Muthusamy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Portal Hypertension
      Advanced in Portal Hypertension

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven-huy Han is a Hepatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Han is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Liver Transplant.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      1223 16th St, Suite 2101, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Benjamin Nulsen is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nulsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      1223 16th St, Suite 3400, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Carl Nordstrom is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nordstrom has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology | Hematology | Hepatology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology | Hematology | Hepatology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      1223 16th St, Suite 2101, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Horwich is a Gastroenterologist and a Hematologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Horwich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hepatitis, Cholangitis, Hepatitis, Ascites, and Liver Transplant.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      1223 16th St, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vivy Cusumano is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Cusumano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

      1919 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marc Wishingrad is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wishingrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

      1919 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sadeea Abbasi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Abbasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

      1919 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sterling Dubin is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Dubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 360W, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Katkov is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Katkov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Katkov is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1170W, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      N Elson is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Elson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Elson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      David Yamini MD Inc

      2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 1286w, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Yamini is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Yamini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Heartburn, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 360w, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Danice Hertz is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hertz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Cronkhite-Canada Disease.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexander Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alireza Sedarat is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sedarat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Portal Hypertension
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Eshtiaghpour is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Eshtiaghpour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Portal Hypertension?

      Portal hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in branches of the portal vein, the large vein that brings blood from the intestine to the liver. Portal hypertension itself does not cause symptoms, but complications from the condition can lead to an enlarged abdomen, abdominal discomfort, confusion, drowsiness and internal bleeding. It may be caused by a variety of conditions, but cirrhosis is the most common cause in Western countries.

      When should I see a Portal Hypertension doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Portal Hypertension doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Portal Hypertension doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Portal Hypertension doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Portal Hypertension doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Portal Hypertension doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Portal Hypertension 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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