Esophageal Cancer SpecialistsPage 2

132 verified specialists treating esophageal cancer from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Hoag Digestive Health Institute, UCI Health, and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Kenneth J Chang, MD

Executive Medical Director, Hoag Digestive Health Institute; Professor and Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of California Irvine

Gastroenterology

Newport Beach, CA30+ years475+ pubs

Advanced Endoscopy

Eun Shin, M.D.

Associate Professor

Gastroenterology

Baltimore, MD20+ years354+ pubs

Advanced EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary

Matthew McKinley, MD

Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine

Gastroenterology

New York, NY30+ years140+ pubs

GI Oncology

Alireza Sedarat, MD

MD, Gastroenterology | Interventional Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years145+ pubs

Advanced Endoscopy

Dayna Early, MD

Professor of Medicine, Washington University St. Louis; Director of Endoscopy, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Gastroenterology

Saint Louis, MO30+ years414+ pubs

Advanced Endoscopy

Amitabh Chak, MD

Professor, CWRU School of Medicine; Brenda and Marshall B. Brown Master Clinician in Innovations and Discovery, UH Seidman Cancer Center

Gastroenterology

Cleveland, OH30+ years858+ pubs

Advanced Endoscopy

John Dumot, DO

Director, Digestive Health Institute, University Hospitals; Interim Division Chief, Gastroenterology, UH Ahuja Medical Center; Professor, Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Geneva, OH30+ years272+ pubs

Advanced Endoscopy

Lowell Anthony, M.D.

Chief, Medical Oncology; Professor of Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Hematology

Lexington, KY30+ years296+ pubs

GI OncologyHematology & OncologyMedical Oncology

Timothy Woodward, MD

Professor of Medicine; Founder, Advanced Endoscopy Center

Gastroenterology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years373+ pubs

Hepatology (GI)

Michael Wallace, MD

Fred C. Andersen Professor of Medicine; Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine; Vice Chairman of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Gastroenterology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years1725+ pubs

GI Oncology

Peter Enzinger, MD

Director, Center for Esophageal and Gastric Cancer; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Institute Physician

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years274+ pubs

GI OncologyMedical Oncology

James Yoo, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Oncology

Boston, MA20+ years536+ pubs

GI Oncology

Manoop Bhutani, MD

Professor (with Tenure), Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Division of Internal Medicine

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years773+ pubs

Advanced Endoscopy

Jaffer Ajani, M.D.

Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years1740+ pubs

Medical Oncology

Navtej Buttar, M.D.

Professor, Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Gastroenterology

Rochester, MN30+ years492+ pubs

Advanced Endoscopy

Manish Shah, MD

Director, Gastrointestinal Oncology ProgramWeill Cornell MedicineChief, Solid Tumor ServiceCo-Director, Cent

Oncology

New York, NY30+ years632+ pubs

Medical Oncology

Joel Rubenstein, MD

Professor of Internal Medicine; Director, Barrett's Esophagus Program; Program Director, Fellowship - Advanced Esophageal

Gastroenterology

Ann Arbor, MI30+ years339+ pubs

Eosinophilic GI Disorders

William Hasler, MD

Director, Motility Clinic

Gastroenterology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years406+ pubs

Motility & Functional GI

Jeffrey Alexander, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Head, Mayo Rochester Esophageal Disease Clinic

Gastroenterology

Rochester, MN20+ years248+ pubs

Eosinophilic GI Disorders

Brian Badgwell, M.D.

Professor of Surgery, Hamill Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Honor of Dr. Richard G. Martin, Sr, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years26+ pubs

GI OncologySurgical Oncology

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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.

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