The 20 Best Esophageal Cancer Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Esophageal Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Esophageal Cancer near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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71 providers found
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Arash I. Zarimani, MD Private Practice

    1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 909, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    We are committed to the successful treatment and management of conditions affecting the digestive system. We are always available to address our patients concerns, and work together to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Zarimani is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Zarimani is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Zarimani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Inland Empire Colon And Rectal Surgeons

    3130 W Olympic Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esmond Gee is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Gee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Levator Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy. Dr. Gee is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariel Malamud is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Malamud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Malamud is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lipham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lipham is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    LAG Surgical Oncology

    1100 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sabha Ganai is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ganai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Family Medicine

    Herach Yadegarian, MD Private Practice

    411 N. Central Ave, Ste 130, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Yadegarian is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS), ZAP70-Related Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, and Holocarboxylase Synthetase Deficiency. Dr. Yadegarian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery

    USC Surgical Oncology

    1510 San Pablo St Ste 412, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tom Demeester is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Demeester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Atay is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Atay is rated as an Experienced 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 Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Lung Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Wightman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wightman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Buxbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Hematology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Hematology

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bing Xia is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Xia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syma Iqbal is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Experienced 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 Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1520 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joerg Zehetner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zehetner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heinz Lenz is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lenz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology Department

    4950 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Buchschacher is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Buchschacher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Esophageal Cancer. Dr. Buchschacher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Gastrointestinal (Gi) Motility

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amrit Kamboj is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kamboj is rated as an Advanced 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 Barrett Esophagus, Lymphocytic Colitis, Collagenous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Petar Vukasin Md, Inc.

    222 W Eulalia St, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anamaria Mcelrath is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Glendale, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Mcelrath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Mcelrath is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants Medical Group

    50 Alessandro Pl, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ihab Beblawi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Beblawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Beblawi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer

    Samuel Oschin Cancer Center

    127 S San Vicente Blvd # 7, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Hendifar is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hendifar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Thoracic Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Thoracic Surgery-Los Angeles

    8631 W 3rd St Ste 240E Office, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raffaele Rocco is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rocco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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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