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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 116 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Orange, CA. Of these, 97 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    116 providers found
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 570, 
      Orange, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hardeep Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Varices, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ke-qin Hu is a Hepatologist in Orange, California. Dr. Hu has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Cirrhosis, and Hepatitis C.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 570, 
      Orange, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alaa Abousaif is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Abousaif is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, Uci Dept Of Medicine, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Samarasena is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Samarasena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 570, 
      Orange, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Haig Najarian is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Najarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Najarian is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 570, 
      Orange, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Family Medicine

      Providence Medical Foundation

      2501 E Chapman Ave, 
      Orange, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dustin Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Nasal Flaring, Lymphangitis, and Necrosis.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Carl Albers is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Albers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Harry Nguyen is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Nguyen 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 Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Macroamylasemia, and Enlarged Liver.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Chapman is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sandra Park is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Karnes is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Karnes has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jaehyun Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Hemorrhoids, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Fearn is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Fearn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, and Ileostomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Uc Regents

      101 The City Dr S, Uci Dept Of Medicine, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christina Ling is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Ling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Bile Duct Cysts, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Southern California Hospitalist Network Medical Group Inc

      625 The City Dr S, Suite 320, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sophia Kangarlu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kangarlu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Apoplexy, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Southern California Hospitalist Network Medical Group Inc

      625 The City Dr S, Suite 320, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Katarzyna Twardowska is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Twardowska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Southern California Hospitalist Network Medical Group Inc

      625 The City Dr S, Suite 320, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Garland Dodoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Dodoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Rhabdomyolysis, Stroke, and Hip Replacement.

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

      Southern California Hospitalist Network Medical Group Inc

      625 The City Dr S, Suite 320, 
      Orange, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maritess Aranas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Aranas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Heart Attack, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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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