The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Riverside, CA

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The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors near Riverside, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Riverside, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Riverside Medical Clinic

    3660 Arlington Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ricky Tang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pejman Solaimani is a Gastroenterologist in Riverside, California. Dr. Solaimani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm

    4646 Brockton Ave Ste 103, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brianna Crawley is a General Surgeon in Riverside, California. Dr. Crawley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Riverside Medical Clinic Inc.

    6405 Day St, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Ortizo is a Gastroenterologist in Riverside, California. Dr. Ortizo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Fontana Medical Center

    9961 Sierra Avenue, 
    Fontana, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Kung is a Gastroenterologist in Fontana, California. Dr. Kung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Esophageal Varices, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Hemorrhoids. Dr. Kung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Riverside Medical Center

    10800 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rodrigo Duarte is a Gastroenterologist in Riverside, California. Dr. Duarte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Duarte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikhil Thiruvengadam is a Gastroenterologist in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Thiruvengadam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Leonor is a Gastroenterologist in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Leonor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salman Zaheer is a General Surgeon in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Zaheer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Angiosarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans' Hospital

    11201 Benton St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Wallen is a Thoracic Surgeon in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Wallen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics-Gastroenterology/Hepatology

    11370 Anderson St Ste 3625, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terence Lewis is a Gastroenterologist in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics-Gastroenterology/Hepatology

    11370 Anderson St Ste 3625, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yan Zhao is a Gastroenterologist in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Allergy Asthma Consultants Of The Inland Empire Inc.

    375 Terracina Blvd, 
    Redlands, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anas Kawayeh is a Gastroenterologist in Redlands, California. Dr. Kawayeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Inland Empire Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    1902 Fullerton Ave Ste 101, 
    Corona, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sedrak is a General Surgeon in Corona, California. Dr. Sedrak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Norco Medical Group

    2250 S Main St, 
    Corona, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christos Bovetas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Corona, California. Dr. Bovetas has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Anemia.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Unilab Corporation

    7000 Boulder Ave, 
    Highland, CA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hin Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Highland, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Surgical Oncology

    Office

    21634 Retreat Pkwy, 
    Corona, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Massimo Arcerito is a Surgical Oncologist in Corona, California. Dr. Arcerito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Lymphadenectomy.

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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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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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