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    MediFind found 245 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near California, US. Of these, 202 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    245 providers found
      Elite in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Elite in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1808 Verdugo Blvd, Suite 208, 
      Glendale, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Atay is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Glendale, California. Dr. Atay is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Lung Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Elite in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Elite in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1500 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Wightman is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wightman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Peter T. Anastassiou
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      Webster Street Care Center

      2100 Webster Street, Suite 200, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Anastassiou is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Anastassiou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Anastassiou is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine

      Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm

      26520 Cactus Ave, Suite 2021, 
      Moreno Valley, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephanie Downing is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Downing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis, Peptic Ulcer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Downing is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ucsf Dept Of Surgery

      505 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hobart Harris is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1520 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Takashi Harano is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Harano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1500 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brooks Udelsman is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Udelsman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Embolectomy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1441 Eastlake Ave, Suite 2424, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Graeme Rosenberg is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Splenectomy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1450 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony Kim is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Thymic Epithelial Tumor, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm

      11370 Anderson St, 
      Loma Linda, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Salman Zaheer is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Zaheer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Angiosarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      5565 W Las Positas Blvd, Suite 150, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Liou is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Liou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Esophageal Perforation, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Kern County Hospital Authority

      1700 Mount Vernon Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tarun Rustagi is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rustagi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Berry is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Berry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery
      1200 N State St, Clinic Tower, Suite A7d, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hailey Theeuwen is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Theeuwen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Kienbock's Disease, and Lung Transplant.

      Nazia Hasan
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Van Ness Campus MOB

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nazia Hasan is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Esophageal Perforation, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hasan is currently accepting new patients.

      Kimberly M. Dalal
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery

      Burlingame Center

      1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, 5th Floor, 
      Burlingame, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kimberly Dalal is a General Surgeon in Burlingame, California. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Melanoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Dalal is currently accepting new patients.

      Mark W. Onaitis
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Onaitis is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Onaitis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      525 Plaza Dr, Suite 307, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Natalie Lui is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Lui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm

      26520 Cactus Ave, Suite 2021, 
      Moreno Valley, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Afshin Molkara is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Molkara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gangrene, and Carotid Artery Disease.

      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      18182 Outer Hwy 18, Suite 104, 
      Apple Valley, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexander Leung is a Thoracic Surgeon in Apple Valley, California. Dr. Leung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Infantile Pneumothorax, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Leung 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 in California, 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 Perforation doctor in California, 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 Perforation doctors in California, 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 Perforation doctors in California, 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 Perforation doctor in California, 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 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 in California, 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 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 in California, US?

      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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