The 20 Best Esophageal Cancer Doctors Near Me in South Carolina, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Esophageal Cancer near South Carolina, US. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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39 providers found
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Cancer Institute Multidisciplinary Center – Faris Rd.

    890 West Faris Road, Suite 320, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wesley Jones is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prisma Health Surgical Oncology – Richland

    2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesse Clanton is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Clanton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Clanton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Prisma Health Gastroenterology And Hepatology – Columbia

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Vega is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Vega 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 Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vega is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vega is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prisma Health Surgical Oncology – Richland

    2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chukwuemeka Obiora is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Obiora 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Obiora is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Obiora is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer

    MUSC Hollings Cancer Center - North Charleston

    2575 Elms Center Road, Suite 100, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Albert Lockhart has been caring for patients with gastrointestinal cancers for over 20 years. His particular areas of expertise and the focus of his research is in treating gastric and esophageal cancers. He also sees patients with colorectal and pancreatic cancers.Dr. Lockhart's research aims to bring new therapies to cancer patients by conducting clinical research studies involving new treatment approaches and personalized medicine.At MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, Dr. Lockhart is the Director of the Division of Hematology \& Oncology and Associate Director for Clinical Science. Prior to joining MUSC, Dr. Lockhart was on the faculty and in leadership roles at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis/Siteman Cancer Center, and at Vanderbilt University/Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.Dr. Lockhart graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1993. He completed residency training at Barnes Hospital at Washington University, fellowship training in hematology/oncology at Duke University, and a fellowship in drug development at GlaxoSmithKline in the North Carolina Research Triangle Park. He also earned a master's of health science (MHS) in clinical trials at Duke University. He completed his undergraduate degree, a bachelor's degree in biology, from Rice University. Dr. Lockhart is rated as an Advanced 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Lockhart is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Anderson Area Cancer Center

    2000 E Greenville Street, Suite 5000, 
    Anderson, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mcclain is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Anderson, South Carolina. Dr. Mcclain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Dorn VAMC

    6439 Garners Ferry Rd, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navid Madani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Madani is rated as an Advanced 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 Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Glucagonoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Charleston Endoscopy Center

    1962 Charlie Hall Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Gourdin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Gourdin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sharma is the Donald O. Castell Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) with a clinical and translational focus in Neurogastroenterology \& Motility (NGM), particularly diabetic gastroparesis and Parkinson's disease. He obtained his medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, completed internal medicine residency at Temple University Hospitals, and GI fellowship at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Sharma's research focus is understanding the pathophysiology of gut-brain axis in various conditions and developing innovative, non-invasive, and promising neuromodulation therapies through his insights, outstanding mentorship and collaborations, and his engineering background. He currently serves as principal investigator of a NIH-funded multi-center, randomized, sham-controlled study investigating thoracic neuromodulation for diabetic gastroparesis (R01-DK133520) and one of the multiple PIs of one of the 5 centers in the NIDDK-supported Gut-Brain Parkinson's Disease Consortium (GBPDC) (U01-DK140923). Dr. Sharma 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 Bowel Incontinence, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Thoracic Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery

    MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn E. Engelhardt, M.D. M.S. is double board-certified in thoracic surgery and general surgery; she specializes in surgery of the lung, airway, esophagus, stomach, chest wall, and mediastinum. Whenever possible, Dr. Engelhardt performs surgery using minimally invasive robotic technology, providing optimal outcomes, quicker recoveries, and shorter hospital stays.Dr. Engelhardt graduated from Cornell University before returning to her home state of Ohio to complete medical school at the University of Cincinnati. She started her post-graduate medical training here at the Medical University of South Carolina in general surgery. After finishing general surgery training, she traveled to Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St Louis; a hospital consistently ranked among the best in the country by US News and World Report. There she spent two years in advanced training to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery. She now has brought her expertise back to the low country to serve the people of South Carolina and the surrounding communities.Dr. Engelhardt has earned numerous awards, including the Curtis P. Antz MUSC Surgical Society Award for Excellence, the MUSC Yarbrough Award for Excellence in Resident Research, the Southeastern Surgical Congress Gold Medal Forum, American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress Excellence in Research, and she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. Dr. Engelhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

    Thoracic Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery

    MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery At Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion

    122 Okatie Center Blvd, Suite 230, 
    Okatie, SC 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Barry Gibney is an assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at MUSC. He completed his general surgery training at Penn State Hershey, and his thoracic surgery training at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston. Dr. Gibney takes care of patients with lung and esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, mediastinal and chest wall tumors, and benign esophageal diseases such as reflux, achalasia, and paraesophageal hernias. Additionally, he cares for end-stage lung disease in a multidisciplinary lung transplant team. He has special interests in esophageal cancer and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. His published research can be found on the National Institutes of Health PubMed website. Dr. Gibney is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gibney is currently accepting new patients.

    MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 86 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Schedule an appointment with Toros Ali Dincman, MD, PhD in Charleston, SC | Specializes in: Cancer - Gastrointestinal, Cancer - Prostate & Genitourinary, Hematology/Oncology | MUSC Health. Dr. Dincman 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 Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Dincman is currently accepting new patients.

    Thoracic Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery

    MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Quynh Chu, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon caring for patients at MUSC and Hollings Cancer Center. She specializes in treating diseases of the lung, esophagus, airway, mediastinum, and chest wall with a particular interest in thoracic surgical oncology and minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Chu is committed to helping patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options, working with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve individualized care for each patient, and advancing cancer care through research and innovation.Dr. Chu received her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her medical degree with honors from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She completed general surgery residency at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, during which time she pursued a research fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Shen then completed specialty training in cardiothoracic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and its partner institution New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. She has performed extensive research in tumor immunology and investigated novel methods of drug delivery to prevent cancer recurrence, authoring numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2001 2nd Ave Ste 101, 
    Summerville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neven Hadzijahic is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Hadzijahic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastric Dysmotility, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Charleston Endoscopy Center

    1962 Charlie Hall Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lee Royall is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Royall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Palmetto Gastroenterology & Hepatology PA

    103 Gregg Ave NW, 
    Aiken, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Afsar Waraich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Aiken, South Carolina. Dr. Waraich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Charleston Endoscopy Center

    1962 Charlie Hall Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Marsteller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Marsteller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    SMC - Gastroenterology-Spartanburg

    853 N Church St, 
    Spartanburg, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Taber is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Taber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Cancer Immuno-Biology Laboratory

    35 Bill Fries Dr Bldg F, 
    Hilton Head Island, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Gwozdz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Dr. Gwozdz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Strand GI Associates

    7900 N Kings Hwy, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Raynor is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Raynor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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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