The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in encino, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Achalasia near encino, CA. Of these, 63 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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76 providers found
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Gastrointestinal (Gi) Motility

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amrit Kamboj is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kamboj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Lymphocytic Colitis, Collagenous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    18375 Ventura Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Walter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Walter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 700, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Ghassemi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ghassemi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgicenter

    9675 Brighton Way Ste 100, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dinesh Chhetri is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Chhetri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Cellulitis, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Gastrointestinal (Gi) Motility

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Rezaie is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Rezaie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care

    1223 16th St Ste 3100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Sedarat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sedarat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Southern California Hepatobiliary Pancreatic And Robotic Surgery Institute, Inc.

    5805 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Babak Eghbalieh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Eghbalieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Eghbalieh is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Eghbalieh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Nagaraj M Chetty M.D. Inc.

    15211 Vanowen St Ste 209, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nagaraj Chetty is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Chetty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Menetrier Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Jogani Office

    18250 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 310, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Marathi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Piyush Jogani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Jogani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jogani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Jogani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oscar Hines is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hines is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Pandol is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Pandol 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Small Bowel Diseases And Nutrition Program

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Lo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Lo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Pancreatic Biliary

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rabindra Watson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Pancreatic Biliary

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Park is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    8700 Beverly Blvd Ste 5512, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Long-co Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Achalasia, COVID-19, Long Haul COVID, and Knee Replacement.

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

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    12626 Riverside Dr, 
    Valley Village, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benedict Garrett is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Valley Village, California. Dr. Garrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Garrett is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Garrett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    12626 Riverside Dr, 
    Valley Village, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Fisher is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Valley Village, California. Dr. Fisher 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, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fisher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    17075 Devonshire Street, Suite 200, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mysore Nagaraja is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Nagaraja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nagaraja is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nagaraja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Venkataraman Muthusamy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Muthusamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Lin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Tenesmus, Encopresis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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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 encino, 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 encino, 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 encino, 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 encino, 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 encino, 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 encino, 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 encino, 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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