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Dr. Jonah Essers, MD

Seattle, WA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Essers, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Jonah Essers, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Essers graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Children's National Medical Center Program. Dr. Essers is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Essers’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Essers’s office at (907) 212-2240.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Essers?

    Dr. Jonah Essers, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Essers empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Celiac Disease, Constipation, Cystic Fibrosis, Diarrheal Diseases, Esophageal Disorders, Feeding Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn's, Liver Disease, Telemedicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle/WA community, Dr. Essers is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Essers go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Children's National Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Essers board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jonah Essers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Essers speak?

    Dr. Essers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hebrew

    What conditions does Dr. Essers treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Essers diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Essers. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine with Abscess
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Abscess
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Ileitis
    • Terminal Ileitis
    • Crohn's Colitis with Abscess', 'Large Bowel Crohn's with Abscess
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Abscess

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
    • K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
    • K50114: Crohn's disease of large intestine with abscess

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Celiac Disease
    • Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
    • Sprue
    • Coeliac Disease
    • Gluten Intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K900: Celiac disease

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing in throat
    • Esophageal swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Loss
    • Involuntary Weight Loss
    • Significant Weight Loss
    • Unintentional Weight Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R634: Abnormal weight loss

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5909: Other constipation

    Which procedures does Dr. Essers perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Does Dr. Essers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Essers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (907) 212-2240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Essers accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Essers in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Boeing

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Microsoft

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Essers' office located?

    Dr. Jonah Essers' Primary Practice

    1101 Madison St Ste 800

    Seattle, WA 98104

    (907) 212-2240

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    Dr. Jonah Essers' Practice 2

    751 NE Blakely Dr Ste 5010NA

    Issaquah, WA 98029

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    Dr. Jonah Essers' Practice 3

    3200 Providence Dr

    Anchorage, AK 99508

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    What is Dr. Essers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Essers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699984377.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Essers?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Essers

    What is Dr. Jonah Essers's specialty?

    Dr. Essers is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Seattle, WA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Essers to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jonah Essers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Essers is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus, Swedish Issaquah Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Explore Pediatric Gastroenterologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jonah Essers accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Jonah Essers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jonah Essers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Essers's office at (907) 212-2240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jonah Essers?

    Please contact Dr. Essers's office at (907) 212-2240 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jonah Essers have?

    Dr. Jonah Essers is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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