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    MediFind found 138 doctor with experience in Esophageal Cancer near Illinois, US. Of these, 109 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    138 providers found
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology

      Rush University Medical Group

      1725 W Harrison St, Suite 207, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Irving Waxman is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Waxman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Waxman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Thoracic Surgery
      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Ferguson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Ferguson is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Ryan P. Merkow
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      The University Of Chicago Medical Center

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Merkow is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Merkow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Merkow is currently accepting new patients.

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      Imad Elkhatib
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      10500 S Cicero Ave, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Imad Elkhatib is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Elkhatib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Rogelio Silva
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      10500 S Cicero Ave, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rogelio Silva is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Silva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Kamran Ayub
      Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
      Family Medicine

      GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

      9921 Southwest Hwy, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kamran Ayub is a Family Medicine provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Ayub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Gastroenterology
      Gastroenterology

      Midwest Digestive Health & Nutrition

      900 East Rand Road, Suite 120, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Neil Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      800 W Central Rd, 
      Arlington Heights, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Malcolm Bilimoria is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Bilimoria is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bilimoria is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      5105 N Glen Park Place Rd, 
      Peoria, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Srinivas Puli is a Gastroenterologist in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Puli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology
      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Catenacci is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Catenacci is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Catenacci is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      5105 N Glen Park Place Rd, 
      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.

      Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery
      5841 S Maryland Ave, Mc 5031, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marco Patti is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology

      Springfield Clinic, Llp

      900 N 1st St, 
      Springfield, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Preet Singh is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Colonoscopy.

      David J. Bentrem
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Bentrem is a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bentrem has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Srinadh Komanduri
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Srinadh Komanduri is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Komanduri has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Gerard J. Abood
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gerard Abood is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Abood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Abood is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave, 
      Evanston, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Talamonti is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Talamonti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Talamonti is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
      Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
      Experience:
      26+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amrita Sethi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Sethi has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      1300 Oak Ave, 
      Evanston, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Melissa Hogg is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Hogg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Hogg is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology
      Advanced in Esophageal Cancer
      Surgical Oncology
      315 W Carpenter St, 1st Floor, Clinic C, 
      Springfield, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sabha Ganai is a Surgical Oncologist in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Ganai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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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