The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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47 providers found
    Elite in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Elite in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Atay is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, 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
    General Surgery
    Elite in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Kim is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim 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), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Elite in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Wightman is 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.

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    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    USC Department Of Surgery

    1510 San Pablo St Ste 514, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Graeme Rosenberg is a General 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
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    1200 N State St, Clinic Tower, Suite A7d, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    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, Hiatal Hernia, and Lung Transplant.

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

    Office

    1441 Eastlake Ave Ste 2424, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    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.

    Shuo S. Wang
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    Shuo S Wang MD Inc

    711 W College St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Our goal is to assist every patient in achieving optimum health and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Mordo Suchov MD Inc

    201 S Alvarado St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mordo Suchov is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Suchov has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ara Sahakian is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sahakian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Cedars-Sinai General Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 795W Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ara Ko is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Cholecystitis, Splenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    181 South Buena Vista Street, Floor 4, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Gillespie is a Thoracic Surgeon in Burbank, California. Dr. Gillespie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Gillespie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3737 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 301, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Dabbs is a General Surgeon in Lynwood, California. Dr. Dabbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Randall F. Roberts
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Hurwitz-Robertz, A Medical Corporation

    1510 S Central Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Surgical precision with respect and compassion, always. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinal Tumor, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Pancreatic Biliary

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinivas Gaddam is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Gaddam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Pancreatic Biliary

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rabindra Watson is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Pancreatic Biliary

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Quin Liu is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Socal Thoracic Surgical Associates Inc

    260 S Los Robles Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Wu is a General Surgeon in Pasadena, California. Dr. Wu has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 337E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harvey Deutsch is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Deutsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Necrosis, Esophageal Perforation, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Deutsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Adventist Health Physicians Network

    801 S Chevy Chase Dr, Suite 200, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Tabibian is a Gastroenterologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Tabibian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Los Angeles, CA?

    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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