Diseases of the Esophagus

    Overview

    The esophagus is the tube that connects the back of the throat with the stomach. Diseases, including cancer, that attack this organ, leading to difficulty eating or swallowing.

    Our providers

    Profiles

    Sharjeel Arshad, MD

    Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
    315 W. Carpenter St. Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Sophia Dar, MD

    Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow Gastroenterology
    315 W. Carpenter St. Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Stephen Holland, MD

    Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology
    315 W. Carpenter St. Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Ramprasad Jegadeesan, MD

    Gastroenterologist Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Lauri Lopp, MD

    Physician Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Michael Maitar, MD

    Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Zafar Quader, MD

    Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Abdul Swied, MD

    Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    Ping Zhang, ANP-BC

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Gastroenterology
    315 W. Carpenter St. Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702

    Why SIU

    Continually learning

    With a focus on continual improvement, our doctors take the time to research, study and innovate to provide the latest treatments for our patients.

    Patient-first experience

    Our care ranges from primary care physicians to specialists and sub-specialists who have advanced training. We're here for you when you need us.

    Breakthrough tech

    Continually teaching the next generation of doctors, our physicians use the latest developments in procedures and technologies for our patients.