The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Redwood City, CA

Find the Top Esophageal Perforation Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Redwood City, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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30 providers found
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Forrester is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Forrester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Knowlton is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Knowlton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aussama Nassar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Nassar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Spain is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Spain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Splenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joo Hwang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroparesis, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Huang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monique Barakat is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Guenthart is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Guenthart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mucormycosis, Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

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

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leah Backhus is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Backhus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subhas Banerjee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Li is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cholangitis, Gastrectomy, and Liver Transplant.

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

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia

    2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Liou is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Liou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Esophageal Perforation, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Surgery

    Lucille Packard

    300 Pasteur Dr # M116, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Claudia Mueller is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendicitis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Mueller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Clarke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judah Kupferman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kupferman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Esophageal Perforation, Gastroparesis, Achalasia, and Endoscopy.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariel Knight is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Knight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Splenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karthikeshwar Kasirajan is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kasirajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm H3638, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamie Tung is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Tung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Burlingame Center

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

    Kimberly Dalal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Dalal is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Dalal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia

    2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Berry is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Berry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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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