The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

Find the Top Watermelon Stomach Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Watermelon Stomach near San Diego, CA. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

Location
LocationClose
14 providers found
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Sally Stipho
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Sally Stipho
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    619-291-6064
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Sally Stipho is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Stipho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Sajiv Chandradas
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Sajiv Chandradas
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    619-291-6064
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Sajiv Chandradas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chandradas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Kishore Gaddipati
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Kishore Gaddipati
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    619-291-6064
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Kishore Gaddipati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gaddipati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Neeraj Mangla
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Neeraj Mangla
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    800-926-8273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Neeraj Mangla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mangla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intestinal Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Iman Mikhail
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Iman Mikhail
    Gastroenterology

    Roderick A Comunale II MD Inc

    502 Euclid Ave Ste 205, 
    National City, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    619-470-2300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Iman Mikhail is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in National City, California. Dr. Mikhail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Ananthram Reddy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Ananthram Reddy
    Internal Medicine

    Boris Khamishon. Prof. Corp.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    619-229-1005
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Ananthram Reddy is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Erick Alayo
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Erick Alayo
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    587 Third Ave, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    619-761-5831
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Erick Alayo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Alayo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Husam Elsheikh
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Husam Elsheikh
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 227, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    619-464-1138
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Husam Elsheikh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Elsheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Anemia, Opioid Induced Constipation, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Mahmoud Lajin
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Mahmoud Lajin
    Gastroenterology

    Michael Lajin M.D. Inc

    8860 Center Dr Ste 330, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    619-460-4055
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Mahmoud Lajin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Lajin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Mohammed Saadi
    Oncology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Mohammed Saadi
    Oncology

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    619-502-5800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Saadi is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Saadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Gastroparesis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Michael Chang
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Michael Chang
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    619-543-2347
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Frank Mayer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Frank Mayer
    Gastroenterology

    Donald J. Ritt MD Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 930, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    858-457-3737
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Mayer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Franklin Tsai
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Franklin Tsai
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    858-295-3054
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Franklin Tsai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Faizi Hai
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Faizi Hai
    Hospital Medicine

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    858-295-3054
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Faizi Hai is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Acute Pancreatitis.

    Showing 1-14 of 14

    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Watermelon Stomach?

    Watermelon stomach is a condition in which the lining of the stomach bleeds, causing it to look like the characteristic stripes of a watermelon when viewed by endoscopy. Signs and symptoms of Watermelon stomach include blood in the stool, hematemesis (vomiting blood) and anemia. The exact cause of Watermelon stomach is unknown; however, it is often diagnosed in people with other chronic (long-term) conditions such as cirrhosis (scarring of the liver and poor liver function), autoimmune disease, systemic sclerosis, and CREST syndrome.

    When should I see a Watermelon Stomach doctor near San Diego, CA?

    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 a Watermelon Stomach doctor near San Diego, CA?

    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 do I find the best Watermelon Stomach doctor near San Diego, CA?

    You can find a Watermelon Stomach doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

    Watermelon Stomach doctor near New York, NY
    Watermelon Stomach doctor near Los Angeles, CA
    Watermelon Stomach doctor near Chicago, IL
    Watermelon Stomach doctor near Houston, TX
    Watermelon Stomach doctor near Phoenix, AZ
    Watermelon Stomach doctor near Philadelphia, PA
    Watermelon Stomach doctor near Atlanta, GA
    Watermelon Stomach doctor near Boston, MA
    Watermelon Stomach doctor near Dallas, TX
    Watermelon Stomach doctor near San Jose, CA

    How does MediFind rank Watermelon Stomach doctors near San Diego, CA?

    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 Watermelon Stomach doctors near San Diego, CA?

    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 a Watermelon Stomach doctor near San Diego, CA?

    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 Watermelon Stomach doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Watermelon Stomach 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 a Watermelon Stomach doctor near San Diego, CA?

    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 Watermelon Stomach 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 Watermelon Stomach 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 Watermelon Stomach doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Watermelon Stomach 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 a Watermelon Stomach doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Watermelon Stomach 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy. 

    More Watermelon Stomach Doctors by city