The 20 Best Esophageal Varices Doctors Near Me in West Virginia, US

Find the Top Esophageal Varices Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Esophageal Varices near West Virginia, US. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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76 providers found
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    117 7th Ave, 
    South Charleston, WV 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamad Haffar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in South Charleston, West Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Haffar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Lower Esophageal Ring, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Bluefield Gastroenterology PLLC

    405 12th Street Ext, 
    Princeton, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamalesh Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Princeton, West Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Esophagitis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    United Hospital Center

    527 Medical Park Dr Ste 402, 
    Bridgeport, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ciarolla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Dr. Ciarolla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Achalasia, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3075 US Route 60 Ste D245, 
    Huntington, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Huh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Huh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Esophageal Varices, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Logan Regional Gastroenterology

    77 Hospital Dr Fl 1, 
    Logan, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ziad Salem is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Logan, West Virginia. Dr. Salem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Charles F Bou-Abboud MD PLLC

    58 Brookshire Ln, 
    Beckley, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bou is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Beckley, West Virginia. Dr. Bou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Diverticular Disease, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Internal Medicine

    CAMC Internal Medicine

    320 Jones Ave, 
    Oak Hill, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Conley is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Dr. Conley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Colitis, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Cyrus J. Mali M.D. Inc.

    3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 500, 
    Charleston, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Stapleton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Stapleton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Enlarged Liver, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Mark T Voellinger MD Inc.

    20 Medical Park Ste 203, 
    Wheeling, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Voellinger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Voellinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Raleigh GI Care

    198 Carriage Dr, 
    Beckley, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Mailloux is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Beckley, West Virginia. Dr. Mailloux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    502 Medical Park, 
    Wheeling, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dorsey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Dorsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Associated Cardiology PLLC

    2930 Chesterfield Ave, 
    Charleston, WV 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harleen Chela is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Chela is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3075 US Route 60 Ste D245, 
    Huntington, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Eastone is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Eastone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Hamza W Shah DO

    3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 509, 
    Charleston, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joe White is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Morning Sickness, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Marshall Pharmacy Inc.

    1249 15th St, 
    Huntington, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wesam Salem is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Salem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Ultimate Health Services Inc.

    3075 US Route 60, 
    Huntington, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helgi Sigmundsson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Sigmundsson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Montgomery General Hospital

    401 6th Ave, 
    Montgomery, WV 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamad Sankari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Montgomery, West Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Sankari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    WVU Medicine Heart Institute Bridgeport

    527 Medical Park Dr Ste 304, 
    Bridgeport, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Fairley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Dr. Fairley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    55 Chenoweth Creek Rd, 
    Elkins, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nitesh Ratnakar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Elkins, West Virginia. Dr. Ratnakar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Diverticular Disease, and Barrett Esophagus.

    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Varices
    Gastroenterology

    Blueridge Clinic PLLC

    818 N Eisenhower Dr # B, 
    Beckley, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Dolganiuc is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Beckley, West Virginia. Dr. Dolganiuc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Esophageal Varices, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 West Virginia, 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 West Virginia, 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 West Virginia, 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 West Virginia, 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 West Virginia, 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 West Virginia, 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 West Virginia, 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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