The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in mobile, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Achalasia near mobile, AL. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Jeffrey K. Hannon
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Jeffrey K. Hannon
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Infirmary Ltac Hospital

    5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    251-435-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Jeffrey Hannon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Hannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ogilvie Syndrome, Parathyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hannon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia

    Dr. Forrest G. Ringold
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia

    Dr. Forrest G. Ringold
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Infirmary Ltac Hospital

    5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    251-435-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Forrest Ringold is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Ringold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ringold is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia

    Dr. William O. Richards
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia

    Dr. William O. Richards
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    USA Health University Hospital

    2451 University Hospital Dr, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    251-445-8282
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Richards is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Richards is rated as an Advanced provider 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, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Robert D. Lerner
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Robert D. Lerner
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    IMc Diagnostic And Medical Clinic

    1700 Spring Hill Ave Ste 100, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    251-435-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Lerner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Lerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lerner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Fredrick S. Orleans
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Fredrick S. Orleans
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    IMc Diagnostic And Medical Clinic

    1700 Spring Hill Ave Ste 100, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    251-435-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Fredrick Orleans is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Orleans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Orleans is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Rao R. Meka
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Rao R. Meka
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    IMc Diagnostic And Medical Clinic

    1700 Spring Hill Ave Ste 100, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    251-435-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rao Meka is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Meka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ascites, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Meka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Barry D. Ballard
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Barry D. Ballard
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Infirmary Ltac Hospital

    5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    251-435-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Ballard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Ballard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ballard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Baret T. Bercier
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Baret T. Bercier
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    USA Health University Hospital

    2451 University Hospital Dr, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    251-471-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Baret Bercier is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Bercier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome. Dr. Bercier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Jonathan D. Siegel
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Jonathan D. Siegel
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Surgicare Of Mobile

    2890 Dauphin St, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    251-473-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jonathan Siegel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Siegel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Cody B. Barnett
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Cody B. Barnett
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Surgicare Of Mobile

    2890 Dauphin St, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    251-473-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cody Barnett is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Barnett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Susan B. Fleet
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Susan B. Fleet
    Internal Medicine

    Surgicare Of Mobile

    2890 Dauphin St, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    251-473-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Susan Fleet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Fleet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fleet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Jun H. Yoo
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Jun H. Yoo
    Internal Medicine

    Springhill Hospitals Inc

    3719 Dauphin St, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    251-344-9630
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jun Yoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Benjamin R. Niland
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Benjamin R. Niland
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    USA Health Community Providers LLC

    75 S University Blvd, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (7.9 miles away)
    251-660-5555
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Benjamin Niland is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Niland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Macroamylasemia, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Niland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. William L. Case
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. William L. Case
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Alabama Providence Healthcare Services

    6701 Airport Blvd Ste A101, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (9.4 miles away)
    251-660-3510
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Case is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Case is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Case is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Charles E. Johnson
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Charles E. Johnson
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    USA Health Providence Hospital

    6801 Airport Blvd, 
    Mobile, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    251-631-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Johnson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Samuel B. Hooks-Iii
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Samuel B. Hooks-Iii
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Premier Women's Health Daphne

    9570 US Highway 90, 
    Daphne, AL 
     (12.2 miles away)
    251-625-8223
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Hooks-Iii is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Daphne, Alabama. Dr. Hooks-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hooks-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 mobile, AL?

    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 mobile, AL?

    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 near mobile, AL?

    You can find an Achalasia doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Achalasia doctors near mobile, AL?

    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 mobile, AL?

    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 mobile, AL?

    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 mobile, AL?

    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 mobile, AL?

    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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