The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Fort Myers, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Fort Myers, FL. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2675 Winkler Ave, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suprithi Ravi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Ravi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ravi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lee Memorial Health System

    2776 Cleveland Ave, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahboob Alikhan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Alikhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    Lpg Family Medicine-Lee Memorial Hospital

    2780 Cleveland Ave, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alfred Gitu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Gitu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gitu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Associates In Digestive Health LLC

    625 Del Prado Blvd S, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Harris is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Harris 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 Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    16410 Healthpark Commons Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Augustine Salami is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Salami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Salami is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of S.W. Florida-Cape Coral

    1303 SE 8th Ter, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Il Joon-Paik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Joon-Paik 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 Bowel Incontinence, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Encopresis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Joon-Paik is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1303 SE 8th Ter, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Weiss is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Weiss 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 Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    Physicians Primary Care Of Sw Florida

    1304 SE 8th Ter, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mardelle Delight is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Delight 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Delight is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Delight is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Millennium Physician Group LLC

    8380 Riverwalk Park Blvd Ste 200, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Myers is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Myers 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Visceromegaly, and Hepatitis.

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

    Gulf Coast Medical Center

    13681 Doctors Way, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Evelyn Kessel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Kessel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome. Dr. Kessel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Vijay Ganatra M.D. P.A.

    13770 Plantation Rd Ste 4, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Ganatra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Ganatra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Ganatra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Vandan Taparia

    523 Cape Coral Pkwy E, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Tannenbaum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Tannenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Tannenbaum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastro Health LLC

    7152 Coca Sabal Ln, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Ensley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Ensley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ensley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    Gastro Health LLC

    7152 Coca Sabal Ln, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Sofianos is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Sofianos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sofianos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    16410 Healthpark Commons Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashwani Sethi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Sethi 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 Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sethi is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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

    Office

    16410 Healthpark Commons Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Khalid Alam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Alam 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Esophagitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Alam is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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

    Family Health Centers Of Southwest Florida Inc

    9800 S Healthpark Dr Ste 110, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Janda is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Janda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Family Health Centers Of Southwest Florida Inc

    9800 S Healthpark Dr Ste 110, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khalid Sameen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Sameen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome.

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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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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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