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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 107 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Chicago, IL. Of these, 83 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 6 are Elite and 4 are Distinguished.

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    107 providers found
      John E. Pandolfino
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      32+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Pandolfino is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pandolfino has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Peter J. Kahrilas
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      46+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Kahrilas is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kahrilas has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Dustin A. Carlson
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dustin Carlson is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Carlson has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

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      Eric S. Hungness
      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Hungness is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hungness has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery
      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery
      5841 S Maryland Ave, Mc 5031, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marco Patti is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patti is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Domenico A. Farina
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Domenico Farina is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Farina has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, VIPoma, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

      Abdul A. Aadam
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abdul Aadam is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Aadam has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Rush University Medical Group

      1725 W Harrison St, Suite 207, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Irving Waxman is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Waxman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Waxman is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (12.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Ujiki is a General Surgeon in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Ujiki is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

      Ofer Z. Fass
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      8+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ofer Fass is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Fass has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Heartburn, and Esophagitis.

      Rajesh N. Keswani
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      24+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajesh Keswani is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Keswani has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Ferguson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Ferguson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      251 E Huron St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dylan Olson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Olson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexandra Baumann is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Baumann has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Samuel S. Kim
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      23+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Samuel Kim is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Srinadh Komanduri
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Srinadh Komanduri is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Komanduri has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Dean P. Schraufnagel
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      12+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dean Schraufnagel is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schraufnagel has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Mediastinal Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Thomas B. Nealis
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Nealis is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nealis has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Adam C. Stein
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Stein is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stein has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Darren M. Brenner
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      23+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Darren Brenner is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Brenner has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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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