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    MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Ephrata, PA. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    37 providers found
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Wellspan Medical Group

      169 Martin Ave, 
      Ephrata, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Om Amin is a Gastroenterologist in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Wellspan Medical Group

      4150 Barrett Blvd, 
      Ephrata, PA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aman Ali is a Gastroenterologist in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Wellspan Medical Group

      4150 Barrett Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Ephrata, PA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Besma Samdani is a Gastroenterologist in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Samdani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      US Digestive Health - Ephrata

      4140 Oregon Pike, 
      Ephrata, PA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Allegretti is a Gastroenterologist in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Allegretti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Allegretti is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      US Digestive Health - Ephrata

      4140 Oregon Pike, 
      Ephrata, PA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Betteridge is a Gastroenterologist in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Betteridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Betteridge is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajih Alkhafaji is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alkhafaji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Calabrese is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Calabrese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Panicco is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Panicco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Bailey is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bailey has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anan Said is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Said is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Stokes is a Hepatologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stokes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Cirrhosis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ketan Kulkarni is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ameet Parikh is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Parikh 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, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Clifford Lomboy is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lomboy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melissa G. Morgan, DO, specializes in gastroenterology. She is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Morgan completed her fellowship and residency at Lankenau Medical Center and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Justin Harberson is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Harberson 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, Gastroparesis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajesh Panchwagh is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Panchwagh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David M. Smith, MD, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Smith completed his fellowship at Lankenau Medical Center and medical degree at East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher E. Shih, MD, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Shih completed his fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, residency at the University of Pennsylvania and medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Connell is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Connell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colitis, 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 Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, 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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