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    MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    58 providers found
      Nathaniel Soper
      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Banner - University Medicine General Surgery Clinic

      1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I enjoy playing golf, hiking and spending time with my family and grandchildren. Dr. Soper is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

      Sumeet K. Mittal
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Sjhmc Physician Services

      500 W Thomas Rd, 680 Dhmg St Joseph's Pelvi, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      The Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation at The Norton Thoracic Institute believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect.Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Center works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care.Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options. We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines. Dr. Mittal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Priya Rajdev
      General Surgery
      General Surgery

      Banner - University Medicine General Surgery Clinic

      1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      My research interests are in esophageal/foregut disorders, science communication, social determinants of health, and in improving how doctors can help patients take charge of their well-being. In my spare time, I love reading, writing, painting, listening to podcasts, and spending time outdoors, whether that’s in the garden or on the trails. Dr. Rajdev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones.

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      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute-Phoenix

      500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (4.4 miles away)
      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.

      Abdul S. Hashimi
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute

      500 W Thomas Rd, Ste 500, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      The Norton Thoracic Institute believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Institute works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care. Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options. We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines. Dr. Hashimi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Valleywise Health Medical Center

      2601 E Roosevelt St, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ross Goldberg is a General Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Achalasia, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Scott Haferkamp
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Banner - University Medicine Internal Medicine Clinic

      1300 North 12th Street, Suite 508, Floor 5, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I enjoy reading, travel and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Haferkamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Arizona Digestive Health PC

      349 E Coronado Rd, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Mills is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Mills is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Arizona Digestive Health PC

      349 E Coronado Rd, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shiva Ratuapli is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ratuapli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Sakolwan Suchartlikitwong
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Banner - University Medicine Digestive Institute

      1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Thai
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Suchartlikitwong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Achalasia, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Kevin Liu
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Banner - University Medicine Digestive Institute

      1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Wahid Wassef
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Banner - University Medicine

      1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I enjoy traveling, music, painting and spending quality time with my family. Dr. Wassef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Jennifer Preston
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Banner - University Medicine General Surgery Clinic

      1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Preston is a General Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Preston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Preston is currently accepting new patients.

      Richard J. Harding
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC

      2320 N 3rd St, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Harding is a General Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Harding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Harding is currently accepting new patients.

      Keng-yu Chuang
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      District Medical Group

      2929 E Thomas Rd, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Keng-yu Chuang is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chuang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chuang is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute-Phoenix

      500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      The Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation at the Heart & Lung Institute believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Center works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care. Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options. We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Jasmine L. Huang
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute-Phoenix

      500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      The Norton Thoracic Institute | St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Institute works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care. Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options. We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lung Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      1300 N 12th St, 512, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Perry is a General Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Breast Cancer, Vagotomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Arizona Digestive Health PC

      349 E Coronado Rd, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eugene Tharalson is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Tharalson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tharalson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Arizona Digestive Health PC

      349 E Coronado Rd, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Drewitz is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Drewitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

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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 Phoenix, AZ?

      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 Phoenix, AZ?

      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 Phoenix, AZ?

      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 Phoenix, AZ?

      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 Phoenix, AZ?

      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 Phoenix, AZ?

      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 Phoenix, AZ?

      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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