The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors Near Me in wilmington, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Watermelon Stomach near wilmington, NC. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Joseph W. Kittinger
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Joseph W. Kittinger
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    910-362-1011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Kittinger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Kittinger is rated as an Advanced 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Justin A. Miller
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Justin A. Miller
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    910-362-1011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Miller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. William W. King
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. William W. King
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    910-362-1011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    William King is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. King is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Kunal S. Dalal
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Kunal S. Dalal
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    910-362-1011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Kunal Dalal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dalal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Steven D. Klein
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Steven D. Klein
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    910-362-1011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Klein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Robert D. Henihan
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Robert D. Henihan
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    910-362-1011
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Henihan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Henihan 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Henihan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Jason A. Slate
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Jason A. Slate
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington

    1520 Physicians Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    833-922-8800
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Finnish, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Slate is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Slate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Slate is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Namita Pareek
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Namita Pareek
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington

    1520 Physicians Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    833-922-8800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Namita Pareek is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Pareek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pareek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Jack I. Ramage
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Jack I. Ramage
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington

    1520 Physicians Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    910-255-5488
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Mandarin
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack Ramage is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Ramage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ramage is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Charles A. Fox
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Charles A. Fox
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington

    1520 Physicians Drive, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (6.1 miles away)
    910-662-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Fox is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Fox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Stomach Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fox is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Frederick H. Opper
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Frederick H. Opper
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington

    1520 Physicians Drive, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (6.1 miles away)
    910-662-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frederick Opper is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Opper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Opper is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Opper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Referral may be required

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington

    1520 Physicians Drive, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (6.1 miles away)
    910-662-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Mastrangelo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Mastrangelo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mastrangelo is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Mastrangelo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Mark A. Dubinski
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Mark A. Dubinski
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington

    1520 Physicians Drive, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (6.1 miles away)
    910-662-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Dubinski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Dubinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intestinal Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dubinski is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Dubinski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Kevin M. Gaylord
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Kevin M. Gaylord
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington

    1520 Physicians Drive, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (6.1 miles away)
    910-662-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Gaylord is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Gaylord 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gaylord is board certified in Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. William A. Gramley
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. William A. Gramley
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Scotts Hill

    109 Scotts Hill Medical Dr, Ste 204, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (8.3 miles away)
    910-662-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Gramley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Gramley 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gramley is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Gramley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 wilmington, NC?

    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 wilmington, NC?

    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 wilmington, NC?

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    How does MediFind rank Watermelon Stomach doctors near wilmington, NC?

    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 wilmington, NC?

    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 wilmington, NC?

    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 wilmington, NC?

    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 wilmington, NC?

    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 

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