The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors Near Me in South Dakota, US

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The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors in South Dakota, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Watermelon Stomach near South Dakota, US. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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21 providers found
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 3100, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hurley is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Hurley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Jaundice, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Sacred Heart Health Services

    409 Summit St Ste 2800, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Gutnik is a Gastroenterologist in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Gutnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeegar Jailwala is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Jailwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Banti's Syndrome, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jailwala is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 104, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Mcdougall is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Mcdougall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Crohn's Disease, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 104, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Baloun is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Baloun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oksana Anand is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 3100, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Feyen is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Feyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Select Specialty Hospital-Sioux Falls

    1305 W 18th St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kunut Kijsirichareanchai is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Kijsirichareanchai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 510, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Austin is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Austin 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, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mcguire is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Mcguire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    The Endoscopy Center, Inc.

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blake Jones is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Raborn is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Raborn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1211 S Grange Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antonios Wehbeh is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Wehbeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Internal Medicine

    Avera McKennan Hospital And University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Velgersdyk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Velgersdyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Jaqua is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Jaqua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 3100, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cristina Hill is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    101 Tower Rd Ste 100, 
    North Sioux City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Preston is a Gastroenterologist in North Sioux City, South Dakota. Dr. Preston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 3100, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lapp is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Lapp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Esophagitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 3100, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Smith is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kelts is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Kelts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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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