The 20 Best Esophageal Cancer Doctors Near Me in Kentucky, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Esophageal Cancer near Kentucky, US. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery

    Uofl Physicians-Colon & Rectal Surgery

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 710, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Farmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Farmer is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Kim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Cavnar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Cavnar is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Lexington Surgeons

    1760 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Shirley is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Shirley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Osteitis Fibrosa, Gallbladder Removal, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Pikeville Medical Center Inc

    911 Bypass Rd, 
    Pikeville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Leipprandt is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr. Leipprandt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    University Of Louisville Physicians - Surgical Oncology

    401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 710, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Scoggins is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Scoggins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Scoggins is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2003. Dr. Scoggins is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Louisville Physicians - General Surgery

    401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 710, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Vitale is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Vitale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Vitale is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1987. Dr. Vitale is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer

    Norton Cancer Institute - West Louisville

    850 South 28th Street, Suite 104, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Hamm is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Hamm 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Hamm is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology - 1989 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1985. Dr. Hamm is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    University Of Louisville Physicians - Surgical Oncology

    401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 710, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Martin is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Martin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2001. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    University Of Louisville Physicians - Surgical Oncology

    401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 710, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prejesh Philips is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Philips is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Liver Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Philips is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2012. Dr. Philips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer

    Norton Cancer Institute - St. Matthews

    3991 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 405, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Maly is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Maly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Maly is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2014. Dr. Maly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Houssam Mardini is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mardini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Jackson Purchase Gastroenterology

    1029 Medical Center Cir Ste 306, 
    Mayfield, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Torok is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mayfield, Kentucky. Dr. Torok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prakash Pandalai is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pandalai is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    Pikeville Medical Center Inc

    911 Bypass Rd, 
    Pikeville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Schaub is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr. Schaub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Brunner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Brunner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Intestinal Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer

    Office

    800 Rose St Ste C114D, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Graham Warren is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Warren is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Lung Cancer, Anal Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Cumberland GI PSC

    1710 Cumberland Falls Hwy, 
    Corbin, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Simons is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Corbin, Kentucky. Dr. Simons is rated as an Experienced 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 Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Barrett Esophagus, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Clinic Pharmacy Of KY

    141 Hospital Dr, 
    Salem, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Barnes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Salem, Kentucky. Dr. Barnes 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 Esophagitis, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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

    Jessen Surgical

    1326 Andrea St, 
    Bowling Green, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Jessen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Dr. Jessen 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Breast Cancer, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Jessen is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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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