The 20 Best Esophageal Cancer Doctors Near Me in Charlotte, NC

Find the Top Esophageal Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Esophageal Cancer near Charlotte, NC. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery

    Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth

    1237 Harding Place, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Hagen is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Hiatal Hernia, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hagen is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Hagen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (GI/Gastrointestinal Cancer)

    1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Building 1, Suite 5300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Salo is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Salo 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 Stomach Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Salo is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Salo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (GI/Gastrointestinal Cancer)

    1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Building 1, Suite 5300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Hill is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Hill is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer

    Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (GI/Gastrointestinal Cancer)

    1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Building 1, Suite 5300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jimmy Hwang is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Atrium Health Center For Digestive Health & Surgery

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Dries is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Dries is rated as an Experienced 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 Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Dries is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Dries is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Weight Management

    2630 E. 7th St., Suite 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalyana Nandipati is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Nandipati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nandipati is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Nandipati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA

    10620 Park Rd, Suite 102, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronnie Cyzner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Cyzner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cyzner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Cyzner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1000 Blythe Blvd Ste 601, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ansley Ricker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ricker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Liver Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Carolinas Medical Center

    1350 S Kings Dr, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Simmelink is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Simmelink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Services Center-Billingsley

    300 Billingsley Rd Ste 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarun Narang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Narang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Erythema Nodosum, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Novant Health Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology - Huntersville

    10030 Gilead Road, 
    Huntersville, NC 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Roof is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Huntersville, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Roof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Roof is board certified in Radiation Oncology.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer

    Novant Health Cancer Institute - Huntersville

    10030 Gilead Rd, Suite 350, 
    Huntersville, NC 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madhu Emani is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Huntersville, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Emani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Emani is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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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