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

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The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors in Kentucky, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Kentucky, US. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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29 providers found
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clinton Morgan is an Oncologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Morgan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pneumomediastinum, Esophageal Perforation, Emphysema, Embolectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation

    Uofl Health-Rudd Center

    201 Abraham Flexner Way, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Black is an Oncologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baptist Health Medical Group General Surgery

    4001 Kresge Way Ste 200, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Walling is a Colorectal Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Walling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Choledocholithiasis.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shari Meyerson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Meyerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Miller is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1102 W Shelby St, 
    Falmouth, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Neus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Falmouth, Kentucky. Dr. Neus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Lymphangitis.

    William B. Evans
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Norton Gastroenterology Consultants Of Louisville

    3 Audubon Plaza Drive, Suite 530, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Evans is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Evans has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

    Stephen A. Mcclave
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Louisville Physicians - Gastroenterology

    401 East Chestnut Street, U Of L Health Care Outpatient Center, Unit 310, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Mcclave is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Mcclave has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcclave is currently accepting new patients.

    George J. Mikos
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Norton Heart & Vascular Institute - Thoracic Surgery

    2355 Poplar Level Road, Suite G1, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Mikos is a Thoracic Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Mikos 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mikos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    740 S Limestone Ste K005Q, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Kiev is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kiev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Esophageal Perforation, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kiev is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Lopez is a Thoracic Surgeon in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Lung Nodules, Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

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

    Office

    4003 Kresge Way Ste 224, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Linker is a Thoracic Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Linker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Uofl Physicians-Digestive & Liver Health

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 310, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nanlong Nathan is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Nathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation

    Baptist Health Medical Group

    2601 Kentucky Ave, Suite 201, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Blotevogel is a General Surgeon in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Blotevogel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pneumomediastinum, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Esophageal Perforation, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Colonel Florence A. Blanchfield Army Community Hospital

    650 Joel Dr, 
    Fort Campbell, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Marple is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Dr. Marple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top area of expertise is Esophageal Perforation.

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

    Western Kentucky Heart & Chest Surgery

    2601 Kentucky Ave Ste 300, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Austin Ward is a Thoracic Surgeon in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    University Of Louisville Physicians - Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery

    201 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 1200, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Fox is a Thoracic Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Fox 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, Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchomalacia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Thoracic Surgeons-Edgewood Cancer Center-St. Elizabeth Healthcare

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valerie Williams is a Thoracic Surgeon in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Louisville Physicians

    401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 310, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Endashaw Omer is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Omer has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Esophageal Varices, Pancreatic Adenoma, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Omer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Infectious Disease | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Infectious Disease | Pediatrics
    231 E Chestnut St, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Ristagno is a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Ristagno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Apnea, Esophageal Perforation, Osteomyelitis in Children, and High Blood Pressure in Infants. Dr. Ristagno 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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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