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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Grand Rapids, MI. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    17 providers found
      Geoffrey T. Lam
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - 221 Michigan St NE

      221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Geoffrey Lam is a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Lam has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

      Parth M. Joshi
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Internal Medicine

      Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Parth Joshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Joshi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Travis J. Tomaszewski
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Hospital Medicine

      Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      6+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Travis Tomaszewski is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Tomaszewski has been practicing medicine for over 6 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

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      Jennifer M. Lachapell
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation

      Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      23+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Lachapell is a Pediatrics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Lachapell has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hypophosphatasia (HPP), and Endoscopy.

      Randell C. Ganchua
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Hospital Medicine

      Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Randell Ganchua is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Ganchua has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Jordan Groskurth
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - 221 Michigan St NE

      221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jordan Groskurth is a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Groskurth has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Collapsed Lung, Cardiac Tamponade, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Groskurth is currently accepting new patients.

      Eric M. Groh
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery

      Pediatric Surgeons Of West Michigan PC

      330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Suite 202, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Groh is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Groh has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pulmonary Sequestration, and Atresia of Small Intestine. Dr. Groh is currently accepting new patients.

      Charles L. Willekes
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - 221 Michigan St NE

      221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Willekes is a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Willekes has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Willekes is currently accepting new patients.

      Matthew B. Dull
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      General Surgery

      Corewell Health Multidisciplinary Trauma Clinic - 221 Michigan St NE

      221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 400, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Dull is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Dull has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy. Dr. Dull is currently accepting new patients.

      Justin S. Fanning
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Thoracic Surgery

      Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - 221 Michigan St NE

      221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      26+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Justin Fanning is a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Fanning has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Fanning is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      310 Lafayette Ave Se, Ste 400, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Webster is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Webster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Webster is currently accepting new patients.

      Jeremy D. Barber
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeremy Barber is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Barber has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Barber is currently accepting new patients.

      Eugene Zolotarevsky
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eugene Zolotarevsky is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Zolotarevsky has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zolotarevsky is currently accepting new patients.

      Stephen G. Simmer
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Simmer is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Simmer has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Bile Duct Stricture, Gallbladder Disease, Intestinal Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Simmer is currently accepting new patients.

      Ryan J. Wong
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Wong is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Wong has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

      Thomas H. Rupp
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      37+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Rupp is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Rupp has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rupp is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
      Gastroenterology

      Metropolitan Hospital

      2122 Health Dr Sw, Suite 150, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Hamby is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Hamby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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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