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    MediFind found 272 doctor with experience in Achalasia. Of these, 188 are Experienced, 52 are Advanced, 18 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    272 providers found
      Siva Raja
      Elite in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Elite in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      9500 Euclid Avenue, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Experience:
      30+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Tamil
      Offers Telehealth

      Siva Raja is a Thoracic Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Raja has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Sudish Murthy
      Elite in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Elite in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      9500 Euclid Avenue, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sudish Murthy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Murthy has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

      William B. Tisol
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Aurora Cardiovascular & Thoracic Services

      2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 507, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Tisol is a Thoracic Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Tisol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      David S. Demos
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Aurora Cardiovascular & Thoracic Services

      2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 507, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Demos is a Thoracic Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Demos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy.

      Ryan Levy
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      UPMC Rehabilitation Institute At UPMC Passavant McCandless

      9100 Babcock Blvd, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Levy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      James Luketich
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Upmc

      5200 Centre Ave Ste 715, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Luketich is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luketich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Virginia Mason Medical Center

      1100 9th Ave, 
      Seattle, WA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Donald Low is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Low is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, 
      Seattle, WA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Louie is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Louie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute-Phoenix

      500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ross Bremner is a Thoracic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bremner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Mayo Clinic

      200 1st St Sw, 
      Rochester, MN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dennis Wigle is a Thoracic Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Wigle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Wigle is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

      75 Francis St, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jon Wee is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Wee is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Thoracic Foregut Surgery Of The University Of Rochester

      601 Elmwood Ave, 
      Rochester, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Campagna is a Thoracic Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Campagna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Keech is a Thoracic Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Keech is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Virginia Mason Medical Center

      1100 9th Ave, 
      Seattle, WA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joel Sternbach is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sternbach is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Lung Nodules, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Baylor College Of Medicine

      7200 Cambridge St # 621, 
      Houston, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shanda Blackmon is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Blackmon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      East Carolina Heart Institute At East Carolina University

      115 Heart Dr, 
      Greenville, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Carlos Anciano is a Thoracic Surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Anciano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Baylor Scott & White Center For Thoracic Surgery Dallas

      3410 Worth St, Ste 760, 
      Dallas, TX 
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eitan Podgaetz is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Podgaetz has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Esophageal Perforation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      League City Diagnostic Imaging

      2280 Gulf Fwy S, 
      League City, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roman Petrov is a Thoracic Surgeon in League City, Texas. Dr. Petrov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Baylor Medicine Thoracic Surgery-McNair

      7200 Cambridge St, 
      Houston, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shawn Groth is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Groth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Achalasia, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Georgetown University Hospital

      1800 Town Center Dr Ste 218, 
      Reston, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marc Margolis is a Thoracic Surgeon in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Margolis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Achalasia?

      The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus or food pipe. Achalasia makes it harder for the esophagus to move food into the stomach.

      When should I see an Achalasia doctor near me?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Achalasia doctor near me?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Achalasia doctors near me?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Achalasia doctors near me?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Achalasia doctor near me?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Achalasia doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Achalasia doctor near me?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Achalasia doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Achalasia doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Achalasia doctors near me?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Achalasia doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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