The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO
Find the Top Esophageal Perforation Experts and Specialists
The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors near Saint Louis, MO
MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard
"Christopher Blewett, MD, FACS, is a board-certified pediatric general surgeon with SLUCare Physician Group at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Dr. Blewett received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and completed his fellowship at Children's Hospital of Alabama. He has a special interest in treating patients from newborn to 21 years old with Hirschsprung's Disease, anorectal malformations and foregut surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons. ""My belief is that every child deserves a healthy upbringing. Providing surgical care is how I contribute to that outcome."" - Christopher Blewett, MD, FACS". Dr. Blewett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hygroma Cervical, Cystic Hygroma, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.
Washington University
Varun Puri is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Puri is rated as an Advanced 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, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Washington University
Vladimir Kushnir is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kushnir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
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George Patterson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
VAMC St. Louis MO
Adam Merando is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Merando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Subacute Combined Degeneration, Hypophosphatemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Spastic Paraparesis, and Endoscopy.
Imagine Academy Of Esm
Keith Naunheim is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Naunheim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.
Washington University
Bryan Meyers is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Meyers 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), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Washington University
Tsuyoshi Takahashi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Takahashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Collapsed Lung, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Washington University
Charlene Prather is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Prather is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Crohn's Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Arvind Kumar is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Mucormycosis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Collapsed Lung, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.
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Jie Li is a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Gliomatosis Cerebri, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.
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Benjamin Kozower is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kozower 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), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
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Augusto Zani is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.
SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care
Dr. Nirmal Veeramachaneni is a thoracic surgeon who offers surgical treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous diseases of the chest. He has particular expertise in single-incision, minimally invasive treatment for lung cancer. In addition, he offers disease management for esophageal cancer and esophageal disorders. Dr. Veeramachaneni's research interests include standardization of care and improving outcomes for lung cancer surgery. Dr. Veeramachaneni is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is vice chair of the operative standards committee of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the editorial board of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and a member of the executive board of the General Thoracic Surgery Club. Dr. Veeramachaneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care
Dr. Joseph Platz is a thoracic surgeon who offers surgical treatment for lung cancer, tumors of the esophagus and mediastinum, reflux disease, hernias of the diaphragm, and other conditions affecting the lungs and chest cavity. He performs lung resections, mediastinal tumor resections, pleural and intrapleural interventions. Dr. Platz uses innovative techniques in his practice, including minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, to reduce pain, scarring and recovery time. Dr. Platz is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Platz enjoys skiing. He previously worked in the field of information technology. Dr. Platz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pulmonary Sequestration, Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.
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Jason Taylor is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Visceromegaly, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.
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David Ulrich is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ulrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.
Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease
David Walden is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Walden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease
Paul King is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Last Updated: 02/22/2026


