The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 337E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 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
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rudolph Bedford is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bedford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bedford is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Associated General Surgeons

    1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chen is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gastroparesis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Southern California Medical Gastroenterology Group

    1301 20th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Sul is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sul has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care

    1223 16th St Ste 3100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Sedarat is an Internal Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sedarat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 540E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amornchit Srikureja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Srikureja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdoid Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Srikureja is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roddy Sooferian is an Internal Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sooferian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    U.S. Department Of Veteran's Affairs

    11301 Wilshire Blvd Bldg 500, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelley Chuang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chuang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane Yanagawa is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yanagawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Lee is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Faysal Saab is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Saab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Pneumonia, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

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

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Cameron is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cameron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Toste is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Toste is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Esophageal Perforation, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    Office

    100 Med Plz Ste 700, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shashonda Revels is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Revels has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, and Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula.

    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 
     (8.0 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.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Pancreatic Biliary

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 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 
     (7.7 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 
     (7.7 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.

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

    Office

    1441 Eastlake Ave Ste 2424, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.8 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.

    Roderick K. Yasuda
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    18350 Roscoe Boulevard, Suite 201, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    In practice since 1985. Dr. Yasuda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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