The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Tampa, FL

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The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors near Tampa, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Tampa, FL. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Vic Velanovich
    Elite in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    1 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vic Velanovich is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Velanovich is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Velanovich is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Elite in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine

    University Medical Service Association Inc

    2 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Ducoin is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ducoin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Richter is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Richter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    James A Haley Veterans Hospital

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wojciech Blonski is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Blonski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Jacobs is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Jacobs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc

    13901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharona Ross is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ross is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia

    TGH Thoracic Surgery

    5 Tampa General Cir Ste 860, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Daniel is an Oncologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Daniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Esophageal Perforation, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Daniel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia

    BayCare Medical Group Inc

    4301 N Habana Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prashant Sukharamwala is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sukharamwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Morris Hanan, MD

    508 S Habana Ave Ste 260, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morris Hanan is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Tenesmus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    2919 W Swann Ave Ste 106, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Delgado is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Delgado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonic Malakoplakia, Esophagitis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Delgado is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Israel Crespo MD PA

    6919 N Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 320, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Israel Crespo is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Crespo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Crespo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Slone is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Slone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, and Painful Swallowing.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    University Medical Service Association Inc

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Sujka is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sujka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    University Medical Service Association Inc

    4202 E Fowler Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Salvatore Docimo is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Docimo 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 Hernia, Obesity, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Docimo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    University Medical Service Association Inc

    3500 E Fletcher Ave, Suite 100, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adham Saad is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Saad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Saad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    BayCare Medical Group Inc

    10141 Big Bend Rd Ste 206, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaime Baquero is a Gastroenterologist in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Baquero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    BayCare Medical Group Inc

    10141 Big Bend Rd Ste 206, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliot Cauble is a Gastroenterologist in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Cauble is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Angel M Rosario MD PA

    6919 N Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 320, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angel Rosario is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Rosario is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rosario is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    6101 Webb Rd, Suite 301, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandro Cintas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Cintas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cintas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    James A Haley Veterans Hospital

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Paul is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Splenectomy.

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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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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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