The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors Near Me in roanoke, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Watermelon Stomach near roanoke, VA. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Shehriyar Mehershahi
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Shehriyar Mehershahi
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    540-981-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shehriyar Mehershahi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Mehershahi is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Michael T. Quinn
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Michael T. Quinn
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    LewisGale Physicians Gastroenterology - Salem

    2155 Apperson Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Quinn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Kerry N. Whitt
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Kerry N. Whitt
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    540-224-5170
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Whitt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Whitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Whitt is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Vishal B. B Gohil
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Vishal B. B Gohil
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    540-224-5170
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Vishal B Gohil is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. B Gohil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. B Gohil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Vikas N. Chitnavis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Vikas N. Chitnavis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    540-224-5170
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Accepting New Patients

    Vikas Chitnavis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Chitnavis 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 Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chitnavis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Farhad Sahebjam
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Farhad Sahebjam
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    540-224-5170
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
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    Accepting New Patients

    Farhad Sahebjam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Sahebjam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sahebjam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    540-224-5170
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Klaus E Monkemuller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. E Monkemuller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Watermelon Stomach, and Endoscopy. Dr. E Monkemuller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Kishore V. Gaddipati
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Kishore V. Gaddipati
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    540-224-5170
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kishore Gaddipati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. 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.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Merritt J. Bern
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Merritt J. Bern
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    540-526-1603
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Merritt Bern is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Bern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bern is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Anthony A. A Baldoni
    Gastroenterology

    Dr. Anthony A. A Baldoni
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    540-224-5170
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony A Baldoni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. A Baldoni is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. A Baldoni is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. A Baldoni is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Vishal K. Bhagat
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Vishal K. Bhagat
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Consultants Of Southwest Virginia - Braeburn

    1802 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Accepting New Patients

    Vishal Bhagat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Bhagat is rated as an Experienced 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, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhagat is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Chuan L. Miao
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Chuan L. Miao
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lewisgale Physicians Gastroenterology-Salem

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste MB10, 
    Salem, VA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    540-772-5970
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chuan Miao is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Miao is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Berdon Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Miao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LewisGale Physicians Gastroenterology - Salem

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste MB10, 
    Salem, VA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonh Pineda-Bonilla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Pineda-Bonilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pineda-Bonilla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LewisGale Physicians Gastroenterology - Salem

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste MB10, 
    Salem, VA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Van Der Linden is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Van Der Linden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Van Der Linden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Shannon M. Snyder
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Shannon M. Snyder
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lewisgale Physicians Gastroenterology-Salem

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste MB10, 
    Salem, VA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    540-772-5970
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Shannon Snyder is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Macroamylasemia, and Childhood Pancreatitis.

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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 roanoke, VA?

    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 roanoke, VA?

    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 roanoke, VA?

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    How does MediFind rank Watermelon Stomach doctors near roanoke, VA?

    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 roanoke, VA?

    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 roanoke, VA?

    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 roanoke, VA?

    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 roanoke, VA?

    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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