The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors Near Me in Ohio, US

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The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors in Ohio, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 341 doctor with experience in Watermelon Stomach near Ohio, US. Of these, 269 are Experienced, 71 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Tariq I. Sheikh
    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    2793 Shawnee Road, 
    Lima, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tariq Sheikh is a Gastroenterologist in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Sheikh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Donald Kirby
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Kirby is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kirby has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Scott E. Rinesmith
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Gastro Health

    2793 Shawnee Road, 
    Lima, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Rinesmith is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Rinesmith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rinesmith is currently accepting new patients.

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    Michael Pollack
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology, Beachwood

    3700 Park East Drive, Suite 100, 
    Beachwood, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Pollack is a Gastroenterologist in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Choledocholithiasis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Jeffrey Neher
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Akron General

    1 Akron General Avenue, 
    Akron, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Neher is a Gastroenterologist in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Neher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Modish Lane
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Euclid Medical Office Building

    99 Northline Circle, 
    Euclid, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Modish Lane is a Gastroenterologist in Euclid, Ohio. Dr. Lane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Howard J. Solomon
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    2793 Shawnee Road, 
    Lima, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Solomon is a Gastroenterologist in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.

    David Hykes
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Hepatology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Hepatology

    Sheffield Family Health Center

    5334 Meadow Lane Court, 
    Sheffield Village, OH 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hykes is a Hepatologist in Sheffield Village, Ohio. Dr. Hykes has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Ari Garber
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology, Beachwood

    3700 Park East Drive, Suite 100, 
    Beachwood, OH 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ari Garber is a Gastroenterologist in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Garber has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Said Nabhan
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Cincinnati GI

    4805 Montgomery Road, Suite 160, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Said Nabhan is a Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Nabhan has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nabhan is currently accepting new patients.

    Marvin J. Lopez
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Cincinnati GI

    7661 Beechmont Avenue, Suite 120, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marvin Lopez is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Lopez has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Abdulfatah Issak
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Summit Gastroenterology

    3939 South Cleveland Massillon Road, 
    Norton, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdulfatah Issak is a Gastroenterologist in Norton, Ohio. Dr. Issak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Banti's Syndrome, Watermelon Stomach, Esophageal Varices, Portal Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Daniel Karb
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Karb is a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Karb has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Gastro Health

    3301 Mercy Health Boulevard, Suite 445, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Gay is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Gay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gay is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    2925 Vernon Place, Suite 100, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Peck is a Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Peck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Peck is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    3301 Mercy Health Boulevard, Suite 445, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terrance O'toole is a Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. O'toole is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. O'toole is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    2925 Vernon Place, Suite 100, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manish Chokshi is a Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Chokshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chokshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    3301 Mercy Health Boulevard, Suite 445, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Atkinson is a Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Atkinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Atkinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Amit Bhatt
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amit Bhatt is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Madhusudhan Sanaka
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhusudhan Sanaka is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Sanaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Choledocholithiasis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Ohio, 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 a Watermelon Stomach doctor in Ohio, 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 Watermelon Stomach doctors in Ohio, 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 Watermelon Stomach doctors in Ohio, 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 a Watermelon Stomach doctor in Ohio, 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 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 in Ohio, 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 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 in Ohio, US?

    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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