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    MediFind found 85 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    85 providers found
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Preetika Sinh is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sinh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sinh is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Pockros is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pockros is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Cirrhosis.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology | Radiology | Hematology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology | Radiology | Hematology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yuko Kono is a Hepatologist and a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kono is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cirrhosis, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sajiv Chandradas is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chandradas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Raymond Lee is a Hepatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, and Banti's Syndrome.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Walter Coyle is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Au is a Hepatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Au is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammed Saadi is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Saadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Gastroparesis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Irine Vodkin is a Hepatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Vodkin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Nabil Noureddin is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Noureddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Ascites, and Liver Transplant.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Wilson Kwong is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kwong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Selena Kuo is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      La Jolla Gastroenterology Medical Group, Inc

      9850 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Paredez is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Paredez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      La Jolla Gastroenterology Medical Group, Inc

      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 820, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Mayer is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Indigestion, Colonic Malakoplakia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Skinner is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Skinner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Julio Gutierrez is a Hepatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Liver Failure, and Endoscopy.

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

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 2nd Floor Sw209, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sonia Ahuja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jill Lane is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sushrut Thiruvengadam is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Thiruvengadam has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Jaundice, and Endoscopy.

      Siddharth K. Singh
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Siddharth Singh is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 La Jolla, 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 an Esophageal Varices doctor near La Jolla, 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 Esophageal Varices doctors near La Jolla, 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 Esophageal Varices doctors near La Jolla, 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 an Esophageal Varices doctor near La Jolla, 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 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 La Jolla, 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 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 La Jolla, CA?

      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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