The 20 Best Esophageal Cancer Doctors Near Me

Find the Top Esophageal Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 21613 doctor with experience in Esophageal Cancer. Of these, 18318 are Experienced, 2383 are Advanced, 586 are Distinguished and 283 are Elite.

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21,613 providers found
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1489, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayne Hofstetter is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hofstetter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Hoffe is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hoffe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Hoffe is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zhongxing Liao is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Liao is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Esophageal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

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    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Satoru Iwasa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Iwasa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Worrell is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Worrell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, Hiatal Hernia, Lymphadenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Worrell is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Worrell is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yoshinori Ito practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Ito is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Congenital Cytomegalovirus, Mastectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Medical Genetics | Gastroenterology
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Medical Genetics | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Rustgi is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Rustgi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rustgi is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Rustgi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 715, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Luketich is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luketich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Luketich is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Hardacre is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hardacre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Hardacre is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    OSF Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    5105 North Glen Park Place Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Bill is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Bill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bill is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1489, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reza Mehran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mehran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cardiothoracic Surgery At Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St # M-404, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Port is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Port is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Royall is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Royall is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Glucagonoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Royall is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2017. Dr. Royall is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Texas Health Surgical Specialists

    1001 N Waldrop Dr, Ste 612, 
    Arlington, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Winston Chan is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaffer Ajani is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Ajani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yuko Kitagawa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Kitagawa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Breast Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Head And Neck, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, 
    Chuo, JP 

    Hiroyuki Daiko practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Mr. Daiko is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Agranulocytosis, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Endoscopy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Tomonori Yano practices practicing medicine in Shimotsuke, Japan. Yano is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. They are also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Referral may be required
    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Hiroya Takeuchi practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Takeuchi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Ryu Ishihara practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Ishihara is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Esophageal Cancer?

    Esophageal cancer is cancer that starts in the esophagus. This is the tube through which food moves from the mouth to the stomach.

    When should I see an Esophageal Cancer 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 Cancer 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 Cancer 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 Cancer 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 Cancer 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 Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Esophageal Cancer 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 Cancer 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 Cancer 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 Cancer 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 Cancer doctors near me?

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

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