2600 Redondo Ave, 
Long Beach, CA 

Overview

William Essilfie is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diverticular Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Essilfie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Graduate Institution

University Of Ghana Medical School , 1975 - 1982, 1982

Residency

St. Francis Hospital , Internal Medicine , 1987 - 1989

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

LAC-King/Drew Medical Center , 1990 - 1992

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD

Locations

William Essilfie, Md
2600 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
Other Locations
William Essilfie Md Inc
1141 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Essilfie has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Essilfie

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You can book an appointment with Dr. William Essilfie by calling their office at 562-988-7254. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. William Essilfie a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Essilfie is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrostomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. William Essilfie specialize in?

While Dr. William Essilfie is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. William Essilfie accept my insurance?

Dr. William Essilfie accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and SCAN Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-988-7254 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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