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    MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near Charleston, SC. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    31 providers found
      Elite in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology | Gastroenterology
      Elite in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology | Gastroenterology

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Don Rockey is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rockey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Portal Hypertension, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rockey is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network

      615 Wesley Dr, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Keith Lackey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lackey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Urticaria Pigmentosa, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Lackey is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Heather Simpson is a Hepatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Simpson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Ascites, and Endoscopy.

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      Nathan Shores
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
      Distinguished in Esophageal Varices

      Charleston Gastroenterology Specialists

      1962 Charlie Hall Blvd, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nathan Shores is a Hepatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Shores is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Koch is a Hepatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Koch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Payne is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Payne has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Advanced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ira Willner is a Hepatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Willner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Werth is a Hepatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Werth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Brock is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Brock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brock is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rya Kaplan is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Hepatology

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Faust is a Hepatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Faust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Rajala is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rajala 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 Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Puja Elias is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Elias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Beyer is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Beyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Family Medicine

      24 On Physicians Of Sc LLC

      316 Calhoun St, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Rucquoi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rucquoi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network

      125 Doughty St, Suite 280, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Smith is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network

      125 Doughty St, Suite 280, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Wolf is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Wolf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology

      Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network

      125 Doughty St, Suite 280, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rahul Shimpi is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Shimpi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      1 Poston Rd, Suite 110, 
      Charleston, SC 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Muhammad Waleed is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Waleed has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis A, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Varices
      Gastroenterology
      Mount Pleasant, SC 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Joyner is a Gastroenterologist in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Joyner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Joyner is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Charleston, SC?

      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 Charleston, SC?

      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 Charleston, SC?

      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 Charleston, SC?

      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 Charleston, SC?

      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 Charleston, SC?

      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 Charleston, SC?

      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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