Dr. Littenberg’s impressive accomplishments span many years. He served as President of the California Society of Internal Medicine before the merger and was the first President of the newly merged Cal ACP Chapter. He also published a book for the CSIM on the “new” E&M codes when they were new in 1992.

Dr. Kenneth L. Buch was named Top Doctor in the Los Angeles area by Los Angeles Magazine. He was selected for the award by peers. Top doctors are recognized as leading professionals who have a record of excellence within their specialty.

Most cancers are the result of several risk factors; however, it is difficult to identify the risk factors that cause esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer usually affects the cells in the lining of the esophagus. We have listed some of the causes of esophageal cancer or factors that would increase a person’s risk of developing esophageal cancer in this post.