The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in Alabama, US

Find the Top Esophageal Varices Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 181 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Alabama, US. Of these, 136 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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181 providers found
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    809 Shoney Dr SW Ste 202, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eghierhua Ugheoke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Ugheoke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2000 6th Ave S Fl 1, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Mcguire is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mcguire is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    USA Health Community Providers LLC

    75 S University Blvd, 
    Mobile, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Henderson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Henderson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 250, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Lopez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Lopez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Shaffer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates PC

    121 N 20th St, #6, 
    Opelika, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Mcgehee is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Mcgehee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Benign Esophageal Stricture.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Shoreibah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shoreibah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    North Alabama Gastroenterology

    416 N Seminary St, 
    Florence, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Wilkes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Florence, Alabama. Dr. Wilkes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    HH Digestive Disease Center

    420 Lowell Dr SE Ste 204, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Brasco is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Brasco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Diverticular Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3368 Highway 280 Ste 214, 
    Alexander City, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Holcombe is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Alexander City, Alabama. Dr. Holcombe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Allergy & Asthma Center LLC

    912 Snow St, 
    Oxford, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamadali Eloubeidi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oxford, Alabama. Dr. Eloubeidi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Gut PC

    480 Honeysuckle Rd, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Travis Rutland is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Rutland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Marshall Medical Center South Medical Specialists Of North Alabama

    55 Rowe Dr # C, 
    Guntersville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Winter Wilson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Guntersville, Alabama. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1026 Goodyear Ave Ste 103, 
    Gadsden, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jed Kaplan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gadsden, Alabama. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Esophageal Varices, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Gut PC

    480 Honeysuckle Rd, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Sarrels is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Sarrels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Gut PC

    480 Honeysuckle Rd, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Tarwater is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Tarwater is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 77 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Specialists Of NE Alabama PC

    900 Goodyear Ave Ste A, 
    Gadsden, AL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cesar Fernandez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gadsden, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hepatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    The Center For Colon And Digestive Disease P C.

    119 Longwood Dr SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khurshid Yousuf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Yousuf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    HH Digestive Disease Center

    420 Lowell Dr SE Ste 204, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suresh Karne is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Karne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3601 Springhill Business Park Ste 201, 
    Mobile, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reynaldo Rodriguez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Esophageal Varices?

    Esophageal varices is a condition in which enlarged (varicose) veins develop in the lower esophagus (swallowing tube that connects mouth to stomach). Esophageal varices frequently occur in individuals with serious liver diseases, such as cirrhosis (liver scaring and fibrosis), who have developed portal hypertension (high blood pressure in portal vein). Esophageal varices can also be caused by parasitic liver diseases, such as schistosomiasis (flatworms). Esophageal varices can rupture and cause dangerous bleeding (hemorrhage).

    When should I see an Esophageal Varices doctor in Alabama, 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 an Esophageal Varices doctor in Alabama, 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 Esophageal Varices doctors in Alabama, 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 Esophageal Varices doctors in Alabama, 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 an Esophageal Varices doctor in Alabama, 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 Esophageal Varices doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Esophageal Varices 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 an Esophageal Varices doctor in Alabama, 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 Esophageal Varices 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 Esophageal Varices 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 Esophageal Varices doctors in Alabama, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Esophageal Varices 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 an Esophageal Varices doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Esophageal Varices 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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