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    MediFind found 593 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 502 are Experienced, 75 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    593 providers found
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Penn Gastroenterology Radnor

      145 King Of Prussia Road, Floor 2, Suite 205 South, 
      Radnor, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ethan Weinberg is a Gastroenterologist in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weinberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Ileostomy. Dr. Weinberg is currently accepting new patients.

      She-yan Wong
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery

      Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center

      1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Allentown, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Cantonese, Mandarin

      Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide you and your family the best medical care I can through communication, understanding and partnership. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because of my interest in science and the connection it provides with people. Dr. Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Thomas E. Kowalski
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology
      132 South 10th Street, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Kowalski is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kowalski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kowalski is currently accepting new patients.

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      David A. Sass
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology | Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology | Gastroenterology

      Jefferson Digestive Health Institute - Honickman Center

      1101 Chestnut Street, Floors 7 & 8, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Sass is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sass is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Ascites, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sass is currently accepting new patients.

      Adam L. Peyton
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery

      Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center

      1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Allentown, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Philosophy of care | My philosophy centers on you, your personal needs and unique health journey. I believe in a collaborative approach, empowering patients with knowledge and being actively involved in treatment decisions. Whether managing chronic liver disease, guiding someone through a transplant process or offering preventive care, I create a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel heard and cared for. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to make a positive impact on people’s lives, especially in the realm of complex diseases like liver conditions, where treatment requires a balance of medical expertise and empathy. Liver disease, in particular, often affects individuals and their family in profound ways, and I find it incredibly rewarding to help patients navigate their care, from diagnosis to advanced treatments like a transplant. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking and traveling, as well as time with family and close friends. I believe in maintaining a healthy lifestyle with proper eating and regular exercise. I'm also committed to finding a balance between work and personal life. Dr. Peyton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Vivek Kumar
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      UPMC Digestive Health Care

      700 High Street, Floor 2, 
      Williamsport, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vivek Kumar, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Susquehanna Health Digestive Disease Center and is affiliated with UPMC Muncy and UPMC Williamsport. He completed his medical degree at Delhi University Maulana Azad Medical College. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      John P. Mclaughlin
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Harrisburg Gastroenterology

      4760 Union Deposit Road, Suite 100, 
      Harrisburg, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Mclaughlin is a Gastroenterologist in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Robert Hower
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      UPMC Digestive Health Care

      1001 East Main Street, Suite 320B, 
      Bradford, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert D. Hower, Jr., DO, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Hamot, UPMC Northwest and UPMC Horizon. He completed his medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and his residency and fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Hower is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Jennifer Totten
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Pittsburgh UPMC

      9100 Babcock Boulevard, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Totten is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Totten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Brian Ng
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      UPMC Digestive Health Care

      1001 East Main Street, Suite 320B, 
      Bradford, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Ng, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Bayfront Digestive Disease and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. He completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Dr. Ng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Mark A. Smith
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      UPMC Digestive Health Care

      125 North Main Street, Suite 102, 
      Greenville, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed an internal medicine residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Ga. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Smith is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Horizon. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Jonathan M. Fenkel
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Transplant Surgery | Hepatology | Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Transplant Surgery | Hepatology | Gastroenterology

      1 West Germantown Pike

      1 West Germantown Pike, 
      East Norriton, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Fenkel is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in East Norriton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fenkel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fenkel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Temple Faculty Practice Plan Inc

      3401 N Broad St, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Weinberg is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Temple Faculty Practice Plan Inc

      3401 N Broad St, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Loren is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Loren is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Internal Medicine

      Allegheny Clinic

      3824 Northern Pike, Suite 525, 
      Monroeville, PA 
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Divya Chalikonda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chalikonda has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Varicose Veins, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Internal Medicine

      Guthrie Medical Group PC

      Rte 6, Farm And Home Plaza, 
      Wyalusing, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sheela Prabhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prabhu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Lung Metastases, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      100 E Lancaster Ave, Suite 252, 
      Wynnewood, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Fink is a Hepatologist in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fink is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Banti's Syndrome, Hepatitis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Internal Medicine

      Dubois Regional Medical Center

      100 Hospital Ave, 
      Du Bois, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Graeca is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Du Bois, Pennsylvania. Dr. Graeca is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Grass Allergy, Esophageal Varices, and Chronic Cough.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Penn Gastroenterology Perelman

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Maarouf Hoteit is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hoteit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Hoteit is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Penn Gastroenterology Perelman

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      K Reddy is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 in Pennsylvania, US?

      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 in Pennsylvania, US?

      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 in Pennsylvania, US?

      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 in Pennsylvania, US?

      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 in Pennsylvania, US?

      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 in Pennsylvania, US?

      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 in Pennsylvania, US?

      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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