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    MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Little Rock, AR. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    62 providers found
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices

      University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

      4301 W Markam St, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ragesh Thandassery is a Hepatologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Thandassery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Portal Hypertension, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices

      University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

      4301 W Markam St, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mauricio Garcia is a Hepatologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Internal Medicine

      University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

      4301 W Markam St, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Fares Mashal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Mashal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Varicose Veins, Portal Hypertension, Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mashal is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

      4301 W Markam St, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mary Rude is a Hepatologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Rude has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

      4301 W Markam St, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Felix Tellez is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Tellez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

      4301 W Markam St, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Deneke is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Deneke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Gastro Clinics Of Arkansas PLLC

      3333 Springhill Dr, 
      North Little Rock, AR 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Whitfield Knapple is a Gastroenterologist in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Knapple is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Gastro Clinics Of Arkansas PLLC

      3401 Springhill Dr, Suite 350a, 
      North Little Rock, AR 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Johnathan Goodwin is a Gastroenterologist in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Goodwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Gastro Clinics Of Arkansas PLLC

      3401 Springhill Dr, Suite 400a, 
      North Little Rock, AR 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patrick Selakovich is a Gastroenterologist in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Selakovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Arkansas Health Group

      9501 Baptist Health Dr, Suite 900, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Abbas Raza is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Raza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Bile Duct Obstruction, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Raza is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

      1 Childrens Way, Suite 653, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sumant Inamdar is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Inamdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      4301 W Markham St # 567, Shorey S8/68, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Dranoff is a Hepatologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Dranoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      4301 W Markham St # 783, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ioannis Anastasiou is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Anastasiou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      4301 W Markham St, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alan Lucas is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Premature Infant, COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices

      St Vincent Medical Group

      2 Saint Vincent Cir, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Pounders-Sajovitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Pounders-Sajovitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      St Vincent Medical Group

      2 Saint Vincent Cir, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wa'el Tuqan is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Tuqan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      St Vincent Medical Group

      2 Saint Vincent Cir, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sven Hida is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Hida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallbladder Disease, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Hospital Medicine

      2 Saint Vincent Cir, Suite 6, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Bean is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Bean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      409 N University Ave, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tom Meziere is a Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Meziere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Meziere is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      St Vincent Medical Group

      415 N University Ave, 
      Little Rock, AR 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Baber is a Hepatologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Baber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Jaundice, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 near Little Rock, AR?

      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 near Little Rock, AR?

      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 near Little Rock, AR?

      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 near Little Rock, AR?

      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 near Little Rock, AR?

      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 near Little Rock, AR?

      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 near Little Rock, AR?

      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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