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Dr. Rafael Ching Companioni, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.2 (5)
Map Pin Small Panama City, FL
Accepting new patients

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Overview of Dr. Rafael Ching Companioni, MD

Dr. Rafael Ching Companioni, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Panama City, FL. Dr. Ching Companioni, completed a fellowship at Elmhurst Hospital Center. Dr. Ching Companioni, completed a residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Ching Companioni an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Ching Companioni works at Digestive Diseases Center in Panama City, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Nausea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Ching Companioni's Office Locations

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    Digestive Diseases Center
    204 E 19TH ST, Panama City, FL 32405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Chronic Gastritis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Indigestion
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Peptic Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cachexia
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Leukocytopenia
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Pharyngitis
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Rhabdomyolysis
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Hypertension
Spleen Cyst
Splenic Infarct
Stomal Ulcer
Thrush
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Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Capital Blue Cross
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • First Health
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.2
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    May 04, 2022
    Dr Rafael Ching C, Thank you for your correct and accurate diagnosis. You made a difference in my health!
    — May 04, 2022
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    About Dr. Rafael Ching Companioni, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1396090940
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Elmhurst Hospital Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Metropolitan Hospital Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Metropolitan Hospital Center
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

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    Dr. Rafael Ching Companioni, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ching Companioni is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ching Companioni has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ching Companioni works at Digestive Diseases Center in Panama City, FL. View the full address on Dr. Ching Companioni’s profile.

    Dr. Ching Companioni has seen patients for Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Nausea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ching Companioni on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Ching Companioni. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ching Companioni.

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