The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Oak Lawn, IL

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The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors near Oak Lawn, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Oak Lawn, IL. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 5 are Elite and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Marc G. Mesleh
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Mesleh is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Mesleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Hareth Raddawi
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hareth Raddawi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Raddawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Rogelio Silva
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rogelio Silva is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Silva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Peter Kahrilas is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kahrilas has been practicing medicine for over 47 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.

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

    Dustin Carlson is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Carlson 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 Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

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

    Eric Hungness is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hungness has been practicing medicine for over 29 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 
     (8.9 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.

    Kamran Ayub
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    9921 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamran Ayub is a Family Medicine provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Ayub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    John Pandolfino is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pandolfino has been practicing medicine for over 33 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.

    Michael D'astice
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael D'astice is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. D'astice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Wayne C. Lue
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    9921 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Lue is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Lue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Douglas Lee
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    9921 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Barrett Esophagus, and Gastrectomy.

    Jeffrey H. Port
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    9921 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Port is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Port is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Samir A. Patel
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    9921 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samir Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    9921 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamer Atassi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Atassi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Thoracic Surgery

    10604 Southwest Hwy, Ste 101, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Gordon is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Subglottic Stenosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Domenico Farina is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Farina has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, VIPoma, Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, and Endoscopy.

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

    Abdul Aadam is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Aadam has been practicing medicine for over 20 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.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Midwest Center For Digestive Health SC

    9921 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajay Bajaj is an Internal Medicine provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Bajaj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amrita Sethi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Sethi has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, 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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