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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    17 providers found
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      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.

      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 
       (5.9 miles away)
      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.

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      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Be is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Be is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Oleana Lamendola is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lamendola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Porta is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Porta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maheswar Rao is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 612, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daryl Marx is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Marx is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Marx is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      7777 Hennessy Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Hausmann is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hausmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Hausmann is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

      7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 612, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kenneth Kleinpeter is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kleinpeter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Kleinpeter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation

      7373 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Mcclellan-Taylor is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mcclellan-Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mcclellan-Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation

      7373 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Guidroz is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Guidroz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation

      7373 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Rolfsen is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Rolfsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      9103 Jefferson Hwy, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Barker is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Barker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Baton Rouge General Medical Center

      8585 Picardy Ave, Suite 318, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      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
      9001 Summa Ave, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Howard is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      9032 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Berggreen is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Berggreen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      16777 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
       (11.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nazneen Hussain is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Endoscopy.

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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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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 Baton Rouge, LA?

      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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