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    MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Watermelon Stomach near Lancaster, PA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mitul Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philip Joson is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Joson has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Bailey is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bailey has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anan Said is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Said is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Calabrese is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Calabrese 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, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajih Alkhafaji is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alkhafaji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Happe is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Happe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Family Medicine

      LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Centerville

      175 South Centerville Road, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Shirk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Essential Thrombocythemia, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajesh Panchwagh is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Panchwagh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ketan Kulkarni is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher E. Shih, MD, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Shih completed his fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, residency at the University of Pennsylvania and medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher P. Farrell, DO, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Farrell completed his fellowship and residency at Lankenau Medical Center and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Clifford Lomboy is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lomboy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Justin Harberson is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Harberson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastroparesis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David M. Smith, MD, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Smith completed his fellowship at Lankenau Medical Center and medical degree at East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John D. Horwhat, MD, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Horwhat completed his fellowships at Duke University Medical Center and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, residency at Madigan Army Medical Center and medical degree at Temple University. Dr. Horwhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dale Whitebloom is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Whitebloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ameet Parikh is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mehul Lalani is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lalani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melissa G. Morgan, DO, specializes in gastroenterology. She is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Morgan completed her fellowship and residency at Lankenau Medical Center and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Lancaster, PA?

      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 Lancaster, PA?

      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 near Lancaster, PA?

      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 Lancaster, PA?

      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 Lancaster, PA?

      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 Lancaster, PA?

      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 Lancaster, PA?

      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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