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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Allentown, PA. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    54 providers found
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      She-yan Wong is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wong has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and 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.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Adam Peyton is a Hepatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. 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.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      St Lukes Physician Group Inc

      421 Chew St, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kimberly Chaput is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chaput is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Diverticular Disease, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maureen Linganna is a Hepatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Linganna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shahid Malik is a Hepatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Malik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      St Lukes Physician Group Inc

      701 Ostrum St, Suite 201, 
      Fountain Hill, PA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vishal Patel is a Hepatologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel 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.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      St Lukes Physician Group Inc

      1736 Hamilton St, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vaishali Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreas Divisum, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shashin Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ronald Bross is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tanveer Imam is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Imam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Sullivan is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Biliary Hypoplasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Nellis is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aaron Mendelson is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mendelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Allison Baragona is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baragona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Paola Blanco is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Hickey is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Biliary Hypoplasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hiral Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      401 N 17th St, 105 Lv Specialty Care Phys, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Zachary Zator is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zator is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Ltd

      3131 College Heights Blvd, Suite 1200, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sean Lacey is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lacey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, 
      Allentown, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frederic Stelzer is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stelzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Allentown, PA?

      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 Allentown, PA?

      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 Allentown, PA?

      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 Allentown, PA?

      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 Allentown, PA?

      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 Allentown, PA?

      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 Allentown, PA?

      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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