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

Find the Top Esophageal Perforation Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Nebraska, US. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Rudy P. Lackner
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rudy Lackner is a Thoracic Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Lackner has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    Quan P. Ly
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Surgical Oncology

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Quan Ly is a Surgical Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ly has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    David B. Berkheim
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Berkheim is a Thoracic Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Berkheim has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

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    Erik E. Lewis
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Lewis is a Thoracic Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Lewis 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 Pneumomediastinum, Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    1600 S 48th St Ste 600, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Oakes is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Oakes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Esophageal Perforation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Westroads Office Park)

    1120 N 103rd Plz, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karin Trujillo is a Thoracic Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Trujillo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Kaily L. Casey
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic Trauma Surgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7500 Mercy Rd, Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kaily Casey is a General Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Casey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Casey is currently accepting new patients.

    Ahmed N. Al
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    CHI Health Clinic Gastroenterology (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Medical Office Building One Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmed Al is a Gastroenterologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

    Jenna Shumar
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Physician Assistant

    CHI Health Clinic Thoracic Surgery - Henry Lynch Cancer Center

    7500 Mercy Road, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jenna Shumar is a Physician Assistant in Omaha, Nebraska. Ms. Shumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Collapsed Lung, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Ms. Shumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael A. Hovey
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Immanuel)

    6829 N 72nd St, Ste 5500, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Hovey is the Director of Weight Management and has been the Chairman of the Surgery Department at CHI Health Immanuel since 2012. He is board certified in Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.While growing up in Council Bluffs, he graduated from Lewis Central High School. After attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Iowa State University for his undergraduate studies, Dr. Hovey received his Medical Degree from the University of Iowa in 1997. He completed a surgical internship at Creighton University, served as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force, and finished his surgical training at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines in 2004. Upon honorably fulfilling his commitment as a general surgeon in the Air Force, he decided to come back home to the Midwest where he has been a valued member of the Omaha medical community since 2006.He is one of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in the region, having performed thousands of procedures including the sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band, Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileostomy (SADI), duodenal switch (DS), ORBERA (endoscopic gastric balloon), and complex revision surgery.In addition to bariatric surgery, he performs a high volume of laparoscopic, minimally invasive, and robotic surgery including gallbladder removal, hiatal hernia repair, inguinal/abdominal wall hernia repair, and colon resection. His expertise, passion, clinical acumen, and surgical skills have resulted in Dr. Hovey receiving numerous teaching awards from the Creighton University School of Medicine’s General Surgery Residency where he carries an appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor.Dr. Hovey uses his years of experience in all aspects of weight loss surgery to feed his passion for helping patients reach their goals of living longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.Dr. Hovey also contributes to theCHI Health Better You Blog. Dr. Hovey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Marcus Balters
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcus Balters is a General Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Balters is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Collapsed Lung.

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

    York Medical Clinic PC

    2114 N Lincoln Ave Ste A, 
    York, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Woods is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in York, Nebraska. Dr. Woods is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Lymphangitis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

    Chi Health Clinic Thoracic Surgery (CuMc-Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelli Salter is a Thoracic Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Salter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Collapsed Lung, and Thymectomy.

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

    Chi Health Clinic Thoracic Surgery-Henry Lynch Cancer Center

    7500 Mercy Rd, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Gillaspie is a Thoracic Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Gillaspie has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

    Boys Town National Research Hospital

    555 N 30th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oleg Militsakh is a General Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Militsakh has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Chi Health Clinic Gastroenterology (CuMc-Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd Ste 2000 Office, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aun Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Westroads Office Park)

    1120 N 103rd Plz, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Batter is a Thoracic Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Batter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    4350 Dewey Ave Fl 2, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shailender Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    4545 R St Ste 100, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Newton is a Gastroenterologist in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Newton 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, 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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