The 20 Best Esophageal Atresia Doctors Near Me

Find the Top Esophageal Atresia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 1841 doctor with experience in Esophageal Atresia. Of these, 1374 are Experienced, 349 are Advanced, 90 are Distinguished and 19 are Elite.

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    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Avenue South, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Russell “Rusty” Jennings, a pioneer of pediatric surgical procedures for malformed esophageal and tracheal conditions, is a surgeon in the Esophageal and Airway Treatment (EAT) Program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, which he joined in 2022. A pediatric surgeon for more than 40 years, Dr. Jennings founded and directed the world’s first Esophageal and Airway Treatment (EAT) Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. There he led a multidisciplinary team that worked on solving unsolved problems, and developed innovative techniques for evaluation, diagnosis and successful treatment of: complex esophageal strictures esophageal atresia “long gap” esophageal atresia esophageal replacement tracheo-esophageal fistulas recurrent tracheo-esophageal fistulas laryngo-tracheo-esophageal clefts tracheomalacia bronchomalacia tracheal reconstruction aberrant subclavian artery vascular compression syndromes vascular rings pectus excavatum chest wall deformities asphyxiating thoracic dystrophies recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring during thoracic surgery Dr. Jennings has many publications on these topics including the largest series of successful treatment of complex recurrent tracheoesophageal fistulas in the literature with excellent outcomes, techniques to grow patients’ tissues to allow repair and connection of the esophagus in cases of esophageal atresia and esophageal injury, esophageal replacement with jejunum, and treatment of tracheomalacia. He has frequently taught and presented on these and numerous other related topics regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Jennings’ prior work includes establishing the first fetal surgery center in New England; Dr. Jennings developed the first successful fetal cardiac surgery program in the world treating HLHS before birth. Dr. Jennings earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. His general surgery residency was done at the University of California, San Francisco. He was a postdoctoral research fellow for three years in the Fetal Treatment Center and Fetal Treatment Laboratory while completing the residency. He completed a pediatric surgery fellowship at Boston Children’s/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Double Aortic Arch, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jennings is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    JHACH Pediatric Surgery

    601 Fifth St S, Ste C 605, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Smithers is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Smithers is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Smithers is board certified in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Referral may be required

    Erasmus MC

    Rotterdam, ZH, NL 

    Dick Tibboel practices practicing medicine in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Mr. Tibboel is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Esophageal Atresia, Fasciotomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Levine Children's Pediatric Surgery

    1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 4115A, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Bruns is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bruns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Esophageal Atresia, Meckel's Diverticulum, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bruns is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Bruns is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Manfredi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Manfredi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatrics
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Division Of Gastroenterology, Hepatology And Nutrition

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Lacy is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lacy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Referral may be required
    Lille, FR 

    Frederic Gottrand practices practicing medicine in Lille, France. Mr. Gottrand is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Family Medicine
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Family Medicine

    Corona Medical Offices

    2055 Kellogg Ave, 
    Corona, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Ngo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Corona, California. Dr. Ngo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Tracheobronchomalacia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ngo is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Referral may be required

    Erasmus MC

    Rotterdam, ZH, NL 

    Erwin Brosens practices practicing medicine in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Mr. Brosens is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Hirschsprung Disease, VACTERL Association, and Uveal Melanoma.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Referral may be required
    Lausanne, VD, CH 

    Laurent Michaud practices practicing medicine in Lausanne, Switzerland. Mr. Michaud is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Congenital Tracheomalacia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Hamilton is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Referral may be required
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Christophe Faure practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Faure is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Vagotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Referral may be required
    Rotterdam, ZH, NL 

    Hanneke Ijsselstijn practices practicing medicine in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Ijsselstijn is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Referral may be required
    Lille, FR 

    Rony Sfeir practices practicing medicine in Lille, France. Mr. Sfeir is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Congenital Tracheomalacia, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Referral may be required

    Erasmus MC

    Rotterdam, ZH, NL 

    Annelies De Klein practices practicing medicine in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Ms. De Klein is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Esophageal Atresia, Melanoma of the Eye, and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Referral may be required
    Ankara, TR 

    Tutku Soyer practices practicing medicine in Ankara, Turkey. Soyer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Referral may be required
    Saitama, JP 

    Hiroshi Kawashima practices practicing medicine in Saitama, Japan. Mr. Kawashima is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Imperforate Anus, Biliary Hypoplasia, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Referral may be required
    Goeteborg, O, SE 

    Michaela Blom-Dellenmark practices practicing medicine in Goeteborg, Sweden. Ms. Blom-Dellenmark is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, VACTERL Association, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Chmc Surgical Foundation Inc

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Somala Mohammed is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mohammed is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Mohammed is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Elite in Esophageal Atresia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Division Of Gastroenterology, Hepatology And Nutrition

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Denis Chang is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Atresia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Celiac Disease, Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Esophageal Atresia?

    Esophageal atresia (EA) is a birth defect in which the esophagus does not develop properly. The esophagus is the tube that normally carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

    When should I see an Esophageal Atresia doctor near me?

    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 an Esophageal Atresia doctor near me?

    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 Esophageal Atresia doctors near me?

    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 Esophageal Atresia doctors near me?

    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 an Esophageal Atresia doctor near me?

    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 Esophageal Atresia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Esophageal Atresia 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 an Esophageal Atresia doctor near me?

    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 Esophageal Atresia 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 Esophageal Atresia 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 Esophageal Atresia doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Esophageal Atresia 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 an Esophageal Atresia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Esophageal Atresia 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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