The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in sylmar, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Achalasia near sylmar, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Optum - Mission Hills

    11600 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvette David is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. David is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Fields is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Fields is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fields is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Firas Bahdi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Bahdi 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 Barrett Esophagus, Swallowing Difficulty, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    17075 Devonshire Street, Suite 200, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 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.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    18375 Ventura Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (10.0 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.

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

    Jogani Office

    18250 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 310, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (6.8 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.

    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 
     (6.9 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
    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 
     (8.5 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

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    12626 Riverside Dr, 
    Valley Village, CA 
     (10.2 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 
     (10.2 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
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Santa Clarita Mohs Lab

    27235 Tourney Rd Ste 2500, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Shiba is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Valencia, California. Dr. Shiba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Achalasia.

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

    Gary L. Arends JR. D.O. APC

    201 S Buena Vista St Ste 410, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Levinson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Levinson 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    UCLA Health West Hills Primary & Specialty Care

    7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 420, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danny Issa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Issa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Jaundice, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    181 South Buena Vista Street, Floor 4, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Gillespie is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Gillespie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Gillespie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    181 South Buena Vista Street, Floor 4, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Wu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Wu 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 Esophageal Perforation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Collapsed Lung, Pectus Excavatum, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wu is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Philippe Quilici, MD

    201 S Buena Vista St, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philippe Quilici is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Quilici is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Quilici is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Quilici is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Signaturemd

    7301 Medical Center Dr Ste 404, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Jacobson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced 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 Polycythemia Vera, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    24035 Newhall Ranch Road, 
    Santa Clarita, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Touraj Zolfaghari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Clarita, California. Dr. Zolfaghari is rated as an Experienced 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 Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zolfaghari is currently accepting new patients.

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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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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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