The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Irvine, CA

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The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors near Irvine, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Irvine, CA. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Kenneth Chang
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Chang is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Chang 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), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Hoag Clinic

    500 Superior Ave, Suite 100, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christy Dunst is a General Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Dunst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dunst is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UCI Health H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Dr S Bldg 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Samarasena is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Samarasena is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UCI Health Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

    856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiran Sachdev is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Sachdev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heba Ashraf is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Oman is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Oman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahrooz Bemanian is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Bemanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Won K Yu MD

    17400 Irvine Blvd, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Won Yu is an Internal Medicine provider in Tustin, California. Dr. Yu has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Uc Irvine Health Medical Group-Tustin Fam Med

    1451 Irvine Blvd, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Saad is a Gastroenterologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Saad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, Celiac Disease, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashish Chogle is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Chogle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hirschsprung Disease, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Dr. Chogle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Wong is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Neurogenic Bowel, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Essam Quraishi
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Sing L Tung M.D. A Professional Corporation

    2621 S Bristol St Ste 202, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Essam Quraishi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Quraishi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Advanced in Achalasia

    Hoag Clinic

    500 Superior Ave, Suite 270, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrian Dobrowolsky is a General Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Dobrowolsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    9920 Talbert Ave, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caitlin Houghton is a General Surgeon in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Houghton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Jamal is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jamal has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Naeim-Meshkinpour MD Medical Group Inc

    16100 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 260, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hooshang Meshkinpour is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Meshkinpour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Lance Uradomo, M.D., M.P.H.

    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lance Uradomo is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Uradomo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners PC

    1010 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Haig Najarian is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Najarian has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Hoag Clinic

    500 Superior Ave, Suite 100, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Desouza is a General Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Desouza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Desouza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Deguzman Medical Corp.

    1525 Superior Ave Ste 200, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lino Deguzman is a Gastroenterologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Deguzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Irvine, CA?

    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 Irvine, CA?

    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 Irvine, CA?

    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 Irvine, CA?

    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 Irvine, CA?

    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 Irvine, CA?

    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 Irvine, CA?

    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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