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

Find the Top Esophageal Perforation Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near whittier, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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21 providers found
    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 
     (11.5 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 
     (11.5 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.

    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 
     (13.7 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.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Anemia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    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 
     (8.0 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
    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 
     (11.5 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.

    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 
     (11.7 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
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1441 Eastlake Ave Ste 2424, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.8 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
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 3100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Oh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Temple City Healthcare

    5101 Tyler Ave, 
    Temple City, CA 
     (8.5 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

    Memorialcare Medical Foundation

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amir Abolhoda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Abolhoda is rated as an Experienced 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thymectomy. Dr. Abolhoda is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Abolhoda is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3737 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 301, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Dabbs is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. Dr. Dabbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dabbs is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrdad Saliminejad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Saliminejad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Saliminejad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Saliminejad 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 
     (11.2 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.

    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 
     (11.4 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
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates

    3833 Worsham Ave Ste 300, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Central Khmer, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Kerekes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kerekes is rated as an Experienced 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 Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kerekes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente PHMCY #554

    1336 Bridgegate Dr, 
    Diamond Bar, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Diamond Bar, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced 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 Angiosarcoma of the Liver, Meckel's Diverticulum, Cat Scratch Disease, and Esophageal Perforation.

    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 
     (11.5 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 
     (11.5 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
    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 
     (12.9 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.

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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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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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