The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors near San Diego, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Achalasia near San Diego, CA. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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44 providers found
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Low is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Low is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Colitis, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Santiago Horgan is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Horgan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravinder Mittal is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mittal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Bowel Incontinence, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rena Yadlapati is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yadlapati is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    200 W Arbor Dr Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gobind Anand is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Anand has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Sandler is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Sandler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

    250 Prospect Pl, 
    Coronado, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Luedke is a General Surgeon in Coronado, California. Dr. Luedke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

    501 Washington St # 5250600, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kosala Samarasinghe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Samarasinghe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sajiv Chandradas is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chandradas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Broderick is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Broderick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    200 W Arbor Dr # Mc8425, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khanh Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    3555 Kenyon St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Tethered Cord Syndrome, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, Idiopathic Hypercalciuria, and Hypercalcemia.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center - General Surgery Department

    4647 Zion Avenue, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ran Luo is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Luo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Luo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    San Diego Childrens Dental Clinic

    8110 Birmingham Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hayat Mousa is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mousa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Gastrostomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tommy Yen is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Yen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Wolosin is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Wolosin 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, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    San Diego Dig Dis Consult R Snyder

    8008 Frost St Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cainan Foltz is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Foltz has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    San Diego Dig Dis Consult R Snyder

    8008 Frost St Ste 406, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reza Khoshini is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Khoshini 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 Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Michael L. Butera MD Inc.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Boris Khamishon. Prof. Corp.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ananthram Reddy is an Internal Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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