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Esophageal Cancer Specialists

132 verified specialists treating esophageal cancer from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Gregory Ginsberg

Gregory Ginsberg, MD

Director, Endoscopic Services; Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Professor of Medicine in Surgery

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Robert Hawes

Robert Hawes, MD

Professor of Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine; Director, Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Research and Education

Gastroenterology

Orlando, FL30+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Marcia Canto

Marcia Canto, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director of Clinical Research, Division of Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Al Iii

Al Iii, MD

Professor, Medicine (Hematology and Oncology), Feinberg School of Medicine

Oncology

Chicago, IL30+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Gary Falk

Gary Falk, MD

Professor of Medicine; Director, Esophagology and Swallowing Center

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Motility & Functional GIAdvanced EndoscopyEosinophilic GI Disorders
Srinadh Komanduri

Srinadh Komanduri, MD

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Glenview, IL20+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Michael Kochman

Michael Kochman, MD

Director, Center for Endoscopic Innovation, Research and Training; Wilmott Family Professor; Professor of Medicine in Surgery

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary
Seth Gross

Seth Gross, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Clinical Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Gastroenterology

New York, NY20+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Marc Gollub

Marc Gollub, MD

Director, CT Section; Director, Gastrointestinal Radiology; Director, Colorectal Radiology

Oncology

New York, NY30+ years
Radiation Oncology
Venkataraman Muthusamy

Venkataraman Muthusamy, MD

Professor of Clinical Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Medical Director of Endoscopy, UCLA Health; Leon J. Tiber, MD, and David S. Alpert, MD, Chair in Medicine

Gastroenterology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary
Hiroyuki Aihara

Hiroyuki Aihara, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director of Endoscopic Tissue Resection, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Gastroenterology

Boston, MA20+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Wells Messersmith

Wells Messersmith, MD

Professor, Medicine; Head, Division of Medical Oncology; Associate Director for Clinical Services and Chief Medical Officer, Oncology Service Line

Oncology

Aurora, CO20+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Thomas Savides

Thomas Savides, M.D.

Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine; Chief Experience Officer; Interim Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Diego

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary
Nicholas Shaheen

Nicholas Shaheen, MD

Bozymski-Heizer Distinguished Professor; Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Research, UNC School of Medicine; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Director, NC TraCS

Gastroenterology

Chapel Hill, NC30+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Michael Bouvet

Michael Bouvet, M.D.

Professor of Surgery; Director of Endocrine Surgery; Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Unit, UC San Diego Health

Oncology

La Jolla, CA30+ years
GI OncologySurgical Oncology
Jordan Berlin

Jordan Berlin, MD

Professor of Medicine (Hematology/Oncology); Director, Division of Hematology and Oncology; Associate Director for Clinical Research, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center; Director, Phase I Program; Ingram Professor of Cancer Research; Cornelius Abernathy Craig Professor of Medicine

Oncology

Nashville, TN30+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Irving Waxman

Irving Waxman, MD

The James R. Lowenstine Professor, Department of Internal Medicine; Chief, Division of Digestive Diseases & Nutrition; Professor, Department of Surgery; Director, Digestive Disease Service Line for RUSH University System for Health

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary
Mary Mulcahy

Mary Mulcahy, MD

Professor, Medicine (Hematology and Oncology); Professor, Radiology; Professor, Surgery (Organ Transplantation)

Oncology

Lake Forest, IL30+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Prateek Sharma

Prateek Sharma, M.D.

Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Kansas City, KS30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyColorectal Cancer Screening
Saowanee Ngamruengphong

Saowanee Ngamruengphong, MD

Assistant Professor; Associate Program Director, GI Fellowship Program

Gastroenterology

Washington, DC20+ years
Advanced Endoscopy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of esophageal cancer specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Esophageal Cancer as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a esophageal cancer specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for esophageal cancer depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these esophageal cancer specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Esophageal Cancer?
Esophageal Cancer is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches esophageal cancer care.