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Esophageal Cancer Specialists in Chicago, IL

3 verified specialists treating esophageal cancer are listed for Chicago, Illinois. Profiles cover focus areas including GI Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Advanced Endoscopy. Common hospital affiliations include Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Rush University System for Health.

Al Iii

Al Iii, MD

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

Oncology

Chicago, IL30+ 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
Ryan Merkow

Ryan Merkow, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery; Associate Director, Surgical Implementation and Health Services Research (SIHSR) Center; Director of Surgical Cancer Quality

Oncology

Chicago, IL15+ years
GI OncologySurgical Oncology

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of esophageal cancer specialists in Chicago built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Esophageal Cancer as a clinical focus area and whose practice city is Chicago, Illinois. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a esophageal cancer specialist?
Start with clinical fit. Specialists on this page include focus areas like GI Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Advanced Endoscopy. Then compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to esophageal cancer.
Are these esophageal cancer specialists accepting new patients in Chicago?
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.
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.
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