The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors in Canada

Find the Top Achalasia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Canada. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Achalasia

    Robert Bechara
    Elite in Achalasia

    Robert Bechara
    Referral may be required
    Kingston, ON, CA 

    Robert Bechara practices practicing medicine in Kingston, Canada. Mr. Bechara is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Barrett Esophagus, Colorectal Polyps, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Frederic Nicodeme
    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Frederic Nicodeme
    Referral may be required
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Frederic Nicodeme practices practicing medicine in Quebec, Canada. Mr. Nicodeme is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Daniel Von Renteln
    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Daniel Von Renteln
    Referral may be required
    2900 Edouard Montpetit Blvd, 
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Daniel Von Renteln practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Von Renteln is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Polyps, Colorectal Cancer, Achalasia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Achalasia

    Eric Goudie
    Advanced in Achalasia

    Eric Goudie
    Referral may be required
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Eric Goudie practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Goudie is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Acute Pain, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia

    David R. Urbach
    Advanced in Achalasia

    David R. Urbach
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    David Urbach practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Urbach is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia

    George A. Tomlinson
    Advanced in Achalasia

    George A. Tomlinson
    Referral may be required
    University Health Network And Mount Sinai Hospital Department Of Medicine, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    George Tomlinson practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Tomlinson is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Central Sleep Apnea, Arthritis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Transplant, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Achalasia

    Julie L. Takata
    Advanced in Achalasia

    Julie L. Takata
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Julie Takata practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Takata is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Audrey Laporte
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Audrey Laporte
    Referral may be required
    155 College Street, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Audrey Laporte practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Laporte is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Heart Failure.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Matthew K. Woo
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Matthew K. Woo
    Referral may be required
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Matthew Woo practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Mr. Woo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), MASS Phenotype, Achalasia, Fecal Impaction, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Christopher W. Teshima
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Christopher W. Teshima
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Christopher Teshima practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Teshima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Colorectal Polyps, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Thibaut Maniere
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Thibaut Maniere
    Referral may be required
    Greenfield Park, 
    CA 

    Thibaut Maniere practices practicing medicine in Canada. Maniere is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Their clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Choledocholithiasis, Intussusception in Children, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dennis G. Hong
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dennis G. Hong
    Referral may be required
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Dennis Hong practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Hong is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Peptic Ulcer, Diverticular Disease, Gastric Bypass, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Mandip S. Rai
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Mandip S. Rai
    Referral may be required
    Kingston, ON, CA 

    Mandip Rai practices practicing medicine in Kingston, Canada. Rai is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Their clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Enteritis, Achalasia, Colorectal Polyps, Intussusception in Children, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Gail E. Darling
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Gail E. Darling
    Referral may be required
    200 Elizabeth St, M5G, 2C4, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Gail Darling practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Darling is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Serge Mayrand
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Serge Mayrand
    Referral may be required
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Serge Mayrand practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Mayrand is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Anthony Dohan
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Anthony Dohan
    Referral may be required
    1650 Cedar Avenue, 
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Anthony Dohan practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Dohan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Liver Cancer, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Alan N. Barkun
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Alan N. Barkun
    Referral may be required
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Alan Barkun practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Barkun is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colorectal Polyps, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Allan E. Okrainec
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Allan E. Okrainec
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Allan Okrainec practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Okrainec is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Christopher N. Andrews
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Christopher N. Andrews
    Referral may be required
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Christopher Andrews practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Mr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Christophe Faure
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Christophe Faure
    Referral may be required
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Christophe Faure practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Faure is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Vagotomy, and Endoscopy.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 do I find the best Achalasia doctor in Canada?

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    How does MediFind rank Achalasia doctors in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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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