The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in aliso viejo, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Achalasia near aliso viejo, CA. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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25 providers found
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek Hassanein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Hassanein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hassanein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hassanein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    26671 Aliso Creek Rd Ste 301, 
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Ngo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Ngo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Saddleback Medical Group

    24221 Calle De La Louisa Ste 400, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Scarcella is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Scarcella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Low Blood Pressure, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Homayon Iraninezhad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Iraninezhad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Morning Sickness, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Iraninezhad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Iraninezhad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Theodore SY, MD

    26538 Moulton Pkwy Ste 38E, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Y Sy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Y Sy 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Shigeru Chino MD

    27601 Forbes Rd, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shigeru Chino is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Chino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chino is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kim 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 Tenesmus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, and Hiatal Hernia. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Heritage Mission Viejo-Gastroenterology

    27799 Medical Center Rd Ste 310, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elmer Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Karnes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Karnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Karnes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mladen Jecmenica is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jecmenica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jecmenica is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jecmenica is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6789 Quail Hill Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hubert Sie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Sie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Bile Duct Stricture, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center

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

    Lance Uradomo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Uradomo 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 Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Paul Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Heba Ashraf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Matthew Oman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Oman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Shahrooz Bemanian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Bemanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

    856 Health Sciences Road, Suite 2600, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiran Sachdev is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Sachdev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    Preventive Healthcare Medical Centers

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

    Adrian Dobrowolsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Dobrowolsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    15000 Kensington Park Dr Ste 270, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Yu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Paul Jason Korc, MD Inc

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Korc is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Korc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Korc is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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 aliso viejo, 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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