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    MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Esophageal Cancer near Iowa, US. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    23 providers found
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carlos Chan is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

      Jan Franko
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jan Franko is a Surgical Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Splenectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Marathi
      Accepting New Patients

      Kalpaj Parekh is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Transplant, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Parekh is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Japanese
      Accepting New Patients

      Rintaro Hashimoto is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hashimoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Leiomyoma, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hashimoto is currently accepting new patients.

      Joseph Morris
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

      801 Fifth Street, 
      Sioux City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Morris is a General Surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Victor Mujica
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Cedar Falls Gastroenterology Care

      516 South Division Street, Suite 110, 
      Cedar Falls, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Victor Mujica is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Mujica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Henning Gerke
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Genesis Davenport Gastroenterology Associates

      Davenport, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Henning Gerke is a Gastroenterologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Gerke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gerke is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Surgery, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Xiang Gao is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Colorectal Cancer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      1111 6th Ave E Tower, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Viet Le is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology
      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gerald Clamon is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Clamon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, and Thymectomy.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

      1221 Pleasant St, Suite 100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Behrens is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Behrens is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Family Medicine

      Medical Associates Clinic P C

      1000 Langworthy St, 
      Dubuque, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chadwick Nachtman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Nachtman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Nachtman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery

      Medical Associates Clinic P C

      1000 Langworthy St, 
      Dubuque, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Roling is a General Surgeon in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Roling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Roling is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Radiation Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bryan Allen is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Thymectomy. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Family Medicine

      Genesis Health System

      619 5th St, 
      Durant, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bryant Mutchler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durant, Iowa. Dr. Mutchler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Mutchler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

      State University Of Iowa

      1221 Pleasant St, Suite 100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Lukenbill is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lukenbill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Glioma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Lukenbill is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Keech is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Keech is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Keech is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      Sanford Medical Center

      104 Buncombe Dr, 
      Rock Rapids, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Johnathon Aho is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Aho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hernia, Low Blood Pressure, Appendectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Aho is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Accepting New Patients

      Evgeny Arshava is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Arshava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Actinomycosis, Esophageal Perforation, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Arshava is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery

      Lakes Regional Healthcare

      2301 Hwy 71, Suite C, 
      Spirit Lake, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Patrick Slattery is a General Surgeon in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Dr. Slattery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Slattery is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 in Iowa, 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 Cancer doctor in Iowa, 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 Cancer doctors in Iowa, 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 Cancer doctors in Iowa, 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 Cancer doctor in Iowa, 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 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 in Iowa, 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 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 in Iowa, US?

      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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