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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Stockton, CA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    16 providers found
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      782 E Harding Way, 
      Stockton, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients

      Ravi Botla is a Gastroenterologist in Stockton, California. Dr. Botla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Botla is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      782 E Harding Way, 
      Stockton, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gurtej Malhi is a Gastroenterologist in Stockton, California. Dr. Malhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      1805 N California St, Suite 309, 
      Stockton, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lakshma Tiyyagura is a Gastroenterologist in Stockton, California. Dr. Tiyyagura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Community Medical Centers, Inc.

      701 E Channel St, 
      Stockton, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aziz Khambati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stockton, California. Dr. Khambati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Lithotripsy, and Nephrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      782 E Harding Way, 
      Stockton, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Rishwain is a Gastroenterologist in Stockton, California. Dr. Rishwain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Inpatient Specialists Of California PC

      1800 N California St, 
      Stockton, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bao Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Stockton, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

      Inpatient Specialists Of California PC

      1800 N California St, 
      Stockton, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Asim Ruhela is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stockton, California. Dr. Ruhela has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Inpatient Specialists Of California PC

      1800 N California St, 
      Stockton, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edmond Kalantar-Ohanian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stockton, California. Dr. Kalantar-Ohanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      San Joaquin Faculty Medical Group

      500 W Hospital Rd, 
      French Camp, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bhupinder Romana is a Gastroenterologist in French Camp, California. Dr. Romana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      San Joaquin Faculty Medical Group

      500 W Hospital Rd, 
      French Camp, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pardeep Brar is a Gastroenterologist in French Camp, California. Dr. Brar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      County Of San Joaquin

      500 W Hospital Rd, San Joaquin General Hospit, 
      French Camp, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarathy Mandayam is a Gastroenterologist in French Camp, California. Dr. Mandayam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Sandar Linn
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Stockton Medical Plaza

      2545 West Hammer Lane, 
      Stockton, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sandar Linn is a Gastroenterologist in Stockton, California. Dr. Linn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Linn is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Sutter Valley Medical Foundation

      2505 W Hammer Ln, 
      Stockton, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ashwini Anumandla is a Gastroenterologist in Stockton, California. Dr. Anumandla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      292 N Cottage Ave, 
      Manteca, CA 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tan Tran is a Gastroenterologist in Manteca, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      1031 S Fairmont Ave, 
      Lodi, CA 
       (11.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sartaj Sandhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Lodi, California. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

      Galen Inpatient Physicians PC

      975 S Fairmont Ave, 
      Lodi, CA 
       (11.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carleo Capili is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lodi, California. Dr. Capili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Apoplexy, 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 Stockton, 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 Stockton, 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 Stockton, 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 Stockton, 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 Stockton, 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 Stockton, 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 Stockton, 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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