The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Iowa City, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Iowa City, IA. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Gastroenterology Associates

    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henning Gerke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Gerke 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 Achalasia, Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gerke is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

    250 Mercy Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Rami El Abiad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. El Abiad is rated as a Distinguished 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 Achalasia, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. El Abiad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Keech is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Keech is rated as a Distinguished 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 Achalasia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Keech is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Nau is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nau 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nau is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Barloon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Barloon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. Dr. Barloon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Internal Medicine

    3200 W. Kimberly Road, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaurav Ahuja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Anemia, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Ahuja is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center

    1378 NW 124th St., 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Archana Verma is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Verma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Verma is currently accepting new patients.

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

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    7147 Vista Dr Ste 150, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerald Baker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastroenterologists PC

    931 8th Ave SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dean Abramson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Abramson is rated as an Advanced 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 Achalasia, Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Abramson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Kalpaj Parekh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parekh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Bejjani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bejjani is rated as an Advanced 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 Achalasia, Peptic Ulcer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

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

    Iowa Specialty Hospitals And Clinics-Belmond

    403 1st St SE, 
    Belmond, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Adams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Belmond, Iowa. Dr. Adams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Cnos PC

    2735 Outer Dr N, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Bligh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Bligh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bligh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Johnson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Elliott is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Elliott 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Elliott is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Cedar Falls Gastroenterology Care

    515 College St., Suite 2800, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Victor Mujica is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Mujica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mujica is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mujica is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center

    1378 NW 124th St., 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajalakshmi Iyer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Iyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Iyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    Sioux Center Medical Clinic Avera

    1101 9th St SE, 
    Sioux Center, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Koelewyn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux Center, Iowa. Dr. Koelewyn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pneumonia, Vertigo, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Koelewyn is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Koelewyn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Gastroenterology Associates

    2222 53rd Ave., 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Perumpail is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Perumpail is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Perumpail is board certified in Internal Medicine, (2015). Dr. Perumpail is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center

    1378 NW 124th St., 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravi Vemulapalli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Vemulapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Berdon Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vemulapalli 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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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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