The 20 Best Tracheoesophageal Fistula Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

Find the Top Tracheoesophageal Fistula Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 165 doctor with experience in Tracheoesophageal Fistula near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 130 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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165 providers found
    Distinguished in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Neonatology
    Distinguished in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Neonatology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center

    1011 Baldwin Park Blvd, 
    Baldwin Park, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leah Yieh is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Yieh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Premature Infant, Hernia, and Diaphragmatic Hernia.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Gayer is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Appendicitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nam Nguyen is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Bile Duct Cysts, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Hernia Surgery, and Splenectomy.

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    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cathy Shin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendicitis, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Oophorectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Referral may be required

    South Sacramento Medical Center

    6600 Bruceville Rd, 1st Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Pontarelli is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Pontarelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pontarelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monique Barakat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    801 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Sidell is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sidell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheal Agenesis, Laryngeal Cleft, Stridor, Endoscopy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Joseph MD Inc

    14601 S Bascom Ave Ste 200, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthik Balakrishnan is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Balakrishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cleft, Micrognathia, Tracheal Agenesis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Referral may be required

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Nahl is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Urachal Cyst. Dr. Nahl is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mymy Buu is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Buu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Bronchobiliary Fistula, Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esmeralda Morales is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Morales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome, Congenital Bronchobiliary Fistula, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manvi Bansal is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, and Situs Inversus.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    801 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kara Meister is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Meister is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stridor, Tongue Tie, Enlarged Adenoids, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philippe Friedlich is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Friedlich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Premature Infant.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans' Hospital

    11201 Benton St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Wallen is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Wallen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nasha Sabery-Khavari is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sabery-Khavari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, and Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

    300 Pasteur Dr Bldg M116, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Fuchs is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Fuchs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Dr. Fuchs is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Wong is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, and Neurogenic Bowel. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xin Si is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Si is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, and Lung Transplant.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yasemin Cagil is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Cagil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Tracheoesophageal Fistula?

    A congenital abnormality of the esophagus in which the upper esophagus ends as a blind pouch and does not connect with the lower esophagus; it is often accompanied by a tracheoesophageal fistula. Signs and symptoms in a newborn with this abnormality include excessive salivation, choking, coughing, and the development of cyanosis and respiratory distress when fed.

    When should I see a Tracheoesophageal Fistula doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 a Tracheoesophageal Fistula doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 a Tracheoesophageal Fistula doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 a Tracheoesophageal Fistula doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 a Tracheoesophageal Fistula doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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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