The 20 Best Esophageal Cancer Doctors Near Me

Find the Top Esophageal Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21092 doctor with experience in Esophageal Cancer. Of these, 17916 are Experienced, 2334 are Advanced, 583 are Distinguished and 119 are Elite.

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    Stephanie Worrell
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Outside of the hospital I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking and long distance running. Dr. Worrell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Perforation, Lymphadenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Sullivan Digestive Center

    2204 Pavilion Dr, Ste 108, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Sullivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastritis.

    Yoshinori Ito
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yoshinori Ito practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Ito is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Mononucleosis, Mastectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Satoru Iwasa
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Tokyo, JP 

    Satoru Iwasa practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Iwasa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Anil K. Rustgi
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Medical Genetics | Gastroenterology
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Medical Genetics | Gastroenterology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Rustgi is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Rustgi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rustgi is currently accepting new patients.

    Joel H. Rubenstein
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Rubenstein, M.D., M.Sc. is Director of the Barrett's Esophagus Program and Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Michigan. He is also a Research Scientist at the Veterans Affairs Center of Excellence for Clinical Management Research.Dr. Rubenstein earned a Bachelors of Science from the University of Michigan, majoring in biophysics. He then earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis. After completing his residency training in internal medicine at the University of Chicago, Dr. Rubenstein returned to the University of Michigan, where he completed fellowship training in gastroenterology, earned a Masters of Science in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis, and then joined the faculty of the Division of Gastroenterology in 2004.Dr. Rubenstein is a recognized expert in the diagnosis and management of Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous lesion associated with esophageal cancer. His research aims to develop efficient management strategies for identifying Barrett's esophagus and preventing death from esophageal cancer. Dr. Rubenstein's research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, and other sources. In addition to Barrett's esophagus, Dr. Rubenstein has clinical expertise in other esophageal disoders, including achalasia and eosinophilic esophagitis.Dr. Rubenstein is the former Chair of the Clinical Practice Section of the American Gastroenterology Association, and current Associated Editor of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Dr. Rubenstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Jason G. Bill
    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    OSF Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    5105 North Glen Park Place Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Bill is a Gastroenterologist in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Bill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Nelson Royall
    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Royall is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Royall has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Glucagonoma, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Royall is currently accepting new patients.

    Winston M. Chan
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Texas Health Surgical Specialists

    1001 N Waldrop Dr, Ste 612, 
    Arlington, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Winston Chan is a double board-certified General Surgeon and Colon and Rectal Surgeon with additional certification and training in the use of the Da Vinci Xi robotic system for minimally invasive surgeries. He is an accomplished surgeon with extensive experience in both university-based teaching and clinical robotics proctoring.Dr. Chan earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Chan's passion lies in using the latest advanced medical technology, such as robotics and laparoscopy, in combination with his own surgical dexterity to treat complex diseases through small incisions to promote patient comfort and outcomes. His surgical expertise includes treatment of gallbladder disease, hernias, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease, reflux disorders, and soft tissue conditions. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, traveling and spending time with family.Dr. Chan is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and Tarrant County Medical Society. He speaks English and Mandarin. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaffer Ajani is an Oncologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Ajani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, 
    Fitzroy, VIC, AU 

    Yuko Kitagawa practices in Fitzroy, Australia. Ms. Kitagawa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayne Hofstetter is a Thoracic Surgeon in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Hofstetter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hiroyuki Daiko practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Daiko is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Agranulocytosis, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Endoscopy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Chiba, JP 

    Tomonori Yano practices in Chiba, Japan. Yano is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Their top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Hiroya Takeuchi practices in Hamamatsu, Japan. Takeuchi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Their top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Osaka, JP 

    Ryu Ishihara practices in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Ishihara is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Hideo Baba practices in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Baba is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Omorinaka, JP 

    Masayuki Watanabe practices in Omorinaka, Japan. Mr. Watanabe is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pneumonia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hirofumi Kawakubo practices in Tokyo, Japan. Kawakubo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Their top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Elite in Esophageal Cancer
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yoshifumi Baba practices in Tokyo, Japan. Baba is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Their top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Esophageal Cancer?

    Esophageal cancer is cancer that starts in the esophagus. This is the tube through which food moves from the mouth to the stomach.

    When should I see an Esophageal Cancer doctor near me?

    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 Cancer doctor near me?

    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 Cancer doctors near me?

    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 Cancer doctors near me?

    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 Cancer doctor near me?

    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 Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Esophageal Cancer 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 Cancer doctor near me?

    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 Cancer 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 Cancer 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 Cancer doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Esophageal Cancer 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 Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Esophageal Cancer 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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