The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "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.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

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

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

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

    Imagine Academy Of Esm

    1008 S Spring Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatrics

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 3S34, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

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

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 6110, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Nirmal Veeramachaneni
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care

    1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Joseph Platz
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care

    1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    11155 Dunn Rd Ste 309E, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 437A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

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

    Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease

    615 S New Ballas Rd Ste 1200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease

    615 S New Ballas Rd Ste 1200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

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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 near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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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