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    MediFind found 136 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Louisiana, US. Of these, 119 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    136 providers found
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice

      1541 Kings Hwy, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Qiang Cai is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Cai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Pancreas Divisum, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cai is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Wk Robotic And Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic

      2551 Greenwood Rd, Suite 311, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brakta is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Center Of Swla

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 345, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francisco Marrero is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Marrero is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Cenla Family Medicine Associates, LLC

      1587 N Bolton Ave, Suite 1100, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Hollier is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Hollier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hepatitis C, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Northlake Gastroenterology

      16061 Doctors Blvd, Suite B, 
      Hammond, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Reina is a Gastroenterologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Reina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Specialists A M C

      3217 Mabel St, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arthur Poch is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Poch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Ascites, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Smith is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith 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, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jacob Karr is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Karr has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Center Of Swla

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 345, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Khaled Nour is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      4950 Essen Lane, 401 Voice Center, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nicholas Leblanc is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Leblanc is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      1111 Medical Ctr Blvd, Suite S450, 
      Marrero, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Pollack is a Gastroenterologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Advanced in Achalasia

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Richardson is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carlos Galvani is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Galvani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Galvani is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jacque Noel is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Noel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      1051 Gause Blvd, Suite 300, 
      Slidell, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Hall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Alexandria Gastrointestinal Specialists, LLC

      3311 Prescott Rd, Suite 411, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maury Morrison is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Iberia Gastroenterology Associates, Inc. A Professional Medical Corpor

      2309 E Main St, Suite 101, 
      New Iberia, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Son Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Satyaprasad Alapati is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Alapati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Heartburn, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Baton Rouge General Medical Center

      8585 Picardy Ave, Suite 318, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Tabor is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tabor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Tabor is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Northlake Gastroenterology

      16061 Doctors Blvd, Suite B, 
      Hammond, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Mula is a Gastroenterologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Mula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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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