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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | Cardiology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Donahue is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Donahue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Donahue is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Wei is a Thoracic Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wei is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sasha Still is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Still is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Ventricular Septal Defects, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Still is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ali Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ahmed has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michelle Mangold is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mangold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumomediastinum, Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, and Subcutaneous Emphysema. Dr. Mangold is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kondal Kyanam-Kabir is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kyanam-Kabir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Kyanam-Kabir is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Holcomb is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Holcomb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Ear Barotrauma, Fasciotomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Holcomb is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Internal Medicine

      Hospital Medicine Associates LLC

      810 Saint Vincents Dr, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Cantrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cantrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cantrell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Family Medicine

      Hospital Medicine Associates LLC

      810 Saint Vincents Dr, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Melissa Gomez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, COVID-19, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Gomez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine

      Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

      1 Independence Plz, Suite 410, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Landon Brown is a Gastroenterologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Portal Hypertension, Lithotripsy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc

      513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 401, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lindsay Robison is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Robison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc

      513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 401, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Halama is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Halama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Cardiology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Cardiology

      Alabama Thoracic Surgery LLC

      2018 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Suite C 214, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Douglas Minnich is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Minnich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Minnich is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc

      3570 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 200, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohannad Dugum is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dugum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Stv Cardiothoracic Surgeons LLC

      50 Medical Park Dr E, Suite 310 Bldg 46, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Parvez Sultan is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sultan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Sultan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Esophageal Perforation?

      An esophageal perforation is a hole in the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube food passes through as it goes from the mouth to the stomach.

      When should I see an Esophageal Perforation doctor near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Perforation doctor near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Perforation doctors near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Perforation doctors near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Perforation doctor near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Perforation doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Esophageal Perforation 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 Perforation doctor near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Perforation 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 Perforation 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 Perforation doctors near Birmingham, AL?

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

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