The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Philadelphia, PA

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The 20 Best Esophageal Perforation Doctors near Philadelphia, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Esophageal Perforation near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Alexander Schlachterman
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Jefferson Digestive Health Institute - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floors 7 & 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Schlachterman is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schlachterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schlachterman is currently accepting new patients.

    Olugbenga T. Okusanya
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology

    Jefferson Thoracic Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 17, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Olugbenga Okusanya is an Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Okusanya 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 Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Okusanya is currently accepting new patients.

    Tyler R. Grenda
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology

    Jefferson Thoracic Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 17, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Grenda is an Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Grenda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Grenda is currently accepting new patients.

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    Faisal Kamal
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Jefferson Digestive Health Institute - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floors 7 & 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Faisal Kamal is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kamal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kamal is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas E. Kowalski
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    132 South 10th Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Kowalski is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kowalski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kowalski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn Thoracic Surgery Presbyterian

    3737 Market Street, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Taine Pechet is a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pechet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pechet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Jefferson Digestive Health Institute - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floors 7 & 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rishi Pawa is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Achalasia, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Pawa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Penn Gastroenterology Pennsylvania Hospital

    719 Manning St, Farm Journal Building, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Coughlin is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Jaundice, and Endoscopy. Dr. Coughlin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn Thoracic Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jarrod Predina is a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Predina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Predina is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Penn Gastroenterology Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Ginsberg is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ginsberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ginsberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care And Emergency Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor & 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Seamon is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Seamon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Delirium, Low Blood Pressure, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Seamon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care And Emergency Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor & 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Reilly is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reilly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Malnutrition, Delirium, and Esophageal Perforation. Dr. Reilly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn Mesothelioma And Pleural Program

    51 N. 39th Street, Pavilion For Advanced Care, First Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Singhal is a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Thymectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Singhal is currently accepting new patients.

    David D. Shersher
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Thoracic Surgery

    MD Anderson Cancer Center At Cooper - Camden

    2 Cooper Plaza, 
    Camden, NJ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    David Shersher is a Thoracic Surgeon in Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Shersher has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Pennsylvania

    3400 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Falk is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Falk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Gastritis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophageal Perforation
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Manfredi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Manfredi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    Penn Thoracic Surgery Presbyterian

    3737 Market Street, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Doraid Jarrar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jarrar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    St. Christopher's Hospital For Children

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Phila, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandeep Sainathan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Phila, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sainathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Endocardial Cushion Defect, Heterotaxy Syndrome, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

    Andrew R. Dargan
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    2211 Chapel Avenue West, 
    Cherry Hill, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Dargan is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Dargan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dargan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
    General Surgery
    1100 Walnut St, Mob, 5th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Lindenbaum is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lindenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation and Liver Failure.

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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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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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