The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors Near Me in pasadena, CA

Find the Top Esophageal Perforation Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near pasadena, CA. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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33 providers found
    Elite in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Elite in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Keck Medicine Of USC-Pasadena

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 400, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Wightman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Wightman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Hiatal Hernia, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Elite in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Atay is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Atay is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Hiatal Hernia, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Elite in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    USC Department Of Surgery

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

    Anthony Kim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1200 N State St, Clinic Tower, Suite A7d, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hailey Theeuwen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Theeuwen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Kienbock's Disease, Hiatal Hernia, and Lung Transplant.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

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

    Graeme Rosenberg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Lung Nodules, Hiatal Hernia, Splenectomy, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedar-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harmik Soukiasian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Soukiasian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Soukiasian is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedar-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

    10 Congress St, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Brownlee is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Brownlee is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brownlee is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Brownlee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hurwitz - Roberts, A Medical Corporation

    1019 S Central Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Roberts is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinal Tumor, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Roberts is board certified in Surgery General Surgery, American Board Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Shuo S. Wang, MD Private Practice

    10990 Lower Azusa Rd, Ste 4, 
    El Monte, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shuo Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Monte, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1441 Eastlake Ave Ste 2424, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Takashi Harano is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Harano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    W David Mello MD Inc A Professional Corporation

    1818 Verdugo Blvd, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Mello is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mello is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Mello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Keck Hospital Of USC

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

    Ara Sahakian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sahakian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Temple City Healthcare

    5101 Tyler Ave, 
    Temple City, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aneesah Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temple City, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1500 San Pablo St Ste 5100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Niels Kokot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kokot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Oncocytoma, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    USC University Hospital

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

    John Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mordo Suchov MD Inc

    201 S Alvarado St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mordo Suchov is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Suchov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 98 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Suchov is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Suchov is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sepehr Shabani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Shabani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Renal Oncocytoma, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Shabani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    181 South Buena Vista Street, Floor 4, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Wu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Collapsed Lung, Pectus Excavatum, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wu is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Pancreatic Biliary

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

    Srinivas Gaddam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Gaddam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Pancreatic Biliary

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

    Rabindra Watson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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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