The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Des Plaines, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Des Plaines, IL. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Michael Ujiki
    Elite in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Counselor | Bariatric Medicine
    Elite in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Counselor | Bariatric Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ujiki, MD, a gastrointestinal surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions of the esophagus, stomach and gallbladder. After beginning his career in business, Dr. Ujiki found his true calling in medicine, where he now combines advanced surgical innovation with compassionate care. He prioritizes reducing recovery time and improving outcomes through cutting-edge techniques, including incisionless and laparoscopic surgeries. 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.

    John Linn
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 128, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John G. Linn, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in foregut and bariatric surgery. He treats a range of conditions including gallbladder disease, hernias and complex abdominal wall defects. Dr. Linn performs advanced procedures such as laparoscopic hernia repair, cholecystectomy and abdominal wall reconstruction to help patients improve digestive health and function. Dr. Linn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Mani Mahdavian
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Midtown Gastroenterology And Liver Disease, LLC

    150 N River Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Mani Mahdavian is a Gastroenterologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Mahdavian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Soojong Chae
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2150 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 3000, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Soojong Hong Chae, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. She provides comprehensive care for gastrointestinal concerns through advanced diagnostic procedures and personalized treatment strategies. Dr. Chae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Dean N. Silas
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Silas is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Silas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Peter Sargon
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Assyrian

    Peter Sargon is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Sargon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Cholangitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Office

    2050 Pfingsten Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victoria Braund is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Braund is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Daniel Jonas
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2101 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 108, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Jonas, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for patients with conditions affecting the digestive system. He evaluates and treats disorders involving the esophagus, stomach, intestines and liver, using advanced diagnostics and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Jonas collaborates with patients to support digestive health and long-term wellbeing. Dr. Jonas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top area of expertise is Achalasia.

    Mukund Venu
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Midwest Digestive Health And Nutrition

    900 Rand Rd Ste 120, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mukund Venu is a Gastroenterologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Venu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Midtown Gastroenterology And Liver Disease, LLC

    150 N River Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Goldberg is a Gastroenterologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdul Haseeb is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Haseeb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Gene Chiao
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Pharmacology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Pharmacology

    Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health

    40 Skokie Blvd., Suite 110, 
    Northbrook, IL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gene Chiao is a Pharmacologist and a Gastroenterologist in Northbrook, Illinois. Dr. Chiao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Heartburn, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Andrew Ross
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Scott Ross, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the digestive system. He provides care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders ranging from reflux and ulcers to more complex conditions requiring advanced procedures. Dr. Ross uses evidence-based practices to guide treatment planning and collaborates with patients to manage symptoms and improve digestive health. His expertise supports both preventive screenings and ongoing management of chronic gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Ross is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Barrett Esophagus, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Herbert Hedberg
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Counselor | Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Counselor | Bariatric Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    757 Park Ave. West, Suite 2850, 
    Highland Park, IL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    H. Mason Hedberg, MD, a minimally invasive gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, uses advanced surgical techniques to improve outcomes and reduce recovery time. He is especially interested in using small-incision and endoscopic approaches to address conditions that affect patients' quality of life. Dr. Hedberg is also exploring the use of gastric stimulation and other technologies to treat complex GI disorders through less invasive means. Dr. Hedberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Midwest Digestive Health & Nutrition PLLC

    900 Rand Rd Ste 120, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikhil Shastri is a Gastroenterologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Shastri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Ronald A. Bloom
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    2501 Compass Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Bloom is a Gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Bloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Jeffrey Jacobs
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, PLLC

    2501 Compass Rd., Suite 130, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Jacobs is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Kenneth D. Chi
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    2501 Compass Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Chi is a Gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Chi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Nicholas Yerkes
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 4250, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Yerkes, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Endeavor Health, performs surgical procedures involving the lungs, esophagus and chest. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Yerkes collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose and treat complex thoracic conditions using advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Yerkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

    Rym E. Khoury
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 4900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rym El Khoury, MD, a vascular surgeon at Endeavor Health, evaluates and treats conditions affecting arteries, veins and circulation. With several years of clinical experience, she performs both open and minimally invasive procedures to restore blood flow and manage complex vascular disorders. Dr. Khoury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Idiopathic Edema.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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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