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    MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Rio Rancho, NM. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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    39 providers found
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Presbyterian Healthcare Services

      2400 Unser Blvd Se, 
      Rio Rancho, NM 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Elamite, Japanese, Spanish

      Joshua Zara is a Gastroenterologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Zara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Presbyterian Healthcare Services

      2400 Unser Blvd Se, Suite 19100, 
      Rio Rancho, NM 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nael Haddad is a Gastroenterologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

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      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Presbyterian Healthcare Services

      2400 Unser Blvd Se, Suite 19100, 
      Rio Rancho, NM 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi

      Pradeep Kathi is a Gastroenterologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Kathi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices

      Presbyterian Healthcare Services

      2400 Unser Blvd Se, Suite 19100, 
      Rio Rancho, NM 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi

      Juan Gomez-Cifuentes is a Gastroenterologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Gomez-Cifuentes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Presbyterian Healthcare Services

      1100 Lead Ave Se, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (10.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tarik Alhmoud is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Alhmoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Viral Gastroenteritis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Alhmoud is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Unm Medical Group Inc

      3001 Broadmoor Blvd Ne, 
      Rio Rancho, NM 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Archana Kaza is a Gastroenterologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Kaza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Ascites, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Southwest Gastroenterology Associates

      7788 Jefferson St Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Antoine Jakiche is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Jakiche is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Southwest Gastroenterology Associates

      7788 Jefferson St Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Howard Gogel is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Gogel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Esophageal Varices, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Southwest Medical Associates, LLC

      4705 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Suite 102, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Julie Farrer is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Farrer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Esophagitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Southwest Gastroenterology Associates

      7788 Jefferson St Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mitchal Schreiner is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Schreiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schreiner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      7788 Jefferson St Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Mason is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Southwest Gastroenterology Associates

      7788 Jefferson St Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lance Taylor is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Southwest Gastroenterology Associates

      7788 Jefferson St Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gabrielle Adams is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Celiac Disease, Colonic Malakoplakia, Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Southwest Gastroenterology Associates

      7788 Jefferson St Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Elamite, Japanese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Paulino Rivera-Torres is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Rivera-Torres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rivera-Torres is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Optumcare New Mexico LLC

      5150 Journal Ctr Blvd Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish

      David Schneider is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Southwest Medical Associates, LLC

      4701 Montgomery Blvd Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Damian Fernandez is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Southwest Medical Associates, LLC

      4701 Montgomery Blvd Ne, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carla Bassat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Bassat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      4705 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Suite 102, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      James Martinez is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Southwest Medical Associates, LLC

      4705 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Suite 102, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      46+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Snyder is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Snyder has been practicing medicine for over 46 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, Esophagitis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Southwest Medical Associates, LLC

      4705 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Suite 102, 
      Albuquerque, NM 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Carter is a Gastroenterologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, 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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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 Rio Rancho, NM?

      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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