The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Connecticut, US

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The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors in Connecticut, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Connecticut, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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26 providers found
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation

    Connecticut Children's

    282 Washington St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Brancato is a Pediatrics provider in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Brancato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top area of expertise is Esophageal Perforation.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Connecticut GI: Stamford

    778 Long Ridge Rd Ste 101, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Priyanka Chugh is a Gastroenterologist in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Chugh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Heartburn, Proctitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Chugh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Smilow Cancer Hospital

    35 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Dhanasopon is a Thoracic Surgeon in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Dhanasopon has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, Collapsed Lung, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    201 N Mountain Rd Ste 202, 
    Plainville, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Van Backer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Plainville, Connecticut. Dr. Van Backer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Thymectomy.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    85 Seymour St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mario Katigbak is a Thoracic Surgeon in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Katigbak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Va Connecticut Hcs-West Haven

    950 Campbell Ave, 
    West Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gyanprakash Ketwaroo is a Gastroenterologist in West Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Ketwaroo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Daniel Boffa
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    330 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Boffa is a Thoracic Surgeon in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Boffa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy.

    Stefan S. Kachala
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Thoracic Surgery

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 4302, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stefan Kachala is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Kachala has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kachala is currently accepting new patients.

    Frank C. Detterbeck
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Yale University

    35 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Detterbeck is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Detterbeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Mediastinal Tumor, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    James F. Flaherty
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Surgical Oncology

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 2110, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Flaherty is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Flaherty has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Flaherty is currently accepting new patients.

    James Farrell
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    35 Park St Rm 402, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Farrell is a Gastroenterologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Farrell 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, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Sarah Posillico
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Surgery

    114 Woodland St, Cjri, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Posillico is a General Surgeon in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Posillico has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Shock, Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy. Dr. Posillico is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    330 Washington St Ste 530, 
    Norwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Worth is a Thoracic Surgeon in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Worth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    American Current Care PA PC

    8 S Commons Rd, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alicia Mckelvey is a Thoracic Surgeon in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Mckelvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Connecticut GI

    850 N Main Street Ext Ste 2B3, 
    Wallingford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Osama Siddique is a Gastroenterologist in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Siddique is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Siddique is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Stamford Health Medical Group Gastroenterology

    195 Danbury Rd, 
    Wilton, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shannon Morales is a Gastroenterologist in Wilton, Connecticut. Dr. Morales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colorectal Polyps, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Bristol Hospital Multi-Specialty Group Inc.

    25 Newell Rd Ste D21, 
    Bristol, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dustin Walters is a General Surgeon in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Walters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    330 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gavitt Woodard is a General Surgeon in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Woodard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

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

    Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pooja Hebbal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Hebbal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

    Connecticut Children's Specialty Group Inc

    282 Washington St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katerina Dukleska is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Dukleska has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Sternal Cleft, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Toxic Megacolon, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Dukleska is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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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