The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in baton rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Achalasia near baton rouge, LA. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

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

    Kenneth Kleinpeter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kleinpeter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Kleinpeter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3140 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maneesh Gupta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Thoracic Surgery

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 105, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Edward-Fletcher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Edward-Fletcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Collapsed Lung, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Edward-Fletcher is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

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

    Mark Hausmann is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hausmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Hausmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

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

    Satyaprasad Alapati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Alapati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Heartburn, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Alapati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

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

    Andrew Guidroz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Guidroz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Guidroz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

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

    Robert Be is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Be is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Be is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

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

    Michael Barker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Barker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Barker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

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

    Christopher Christensen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Christensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Christensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Associates

    9103 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mallori Fletcher is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Fletcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Hiatal Hernia. Dr. Fletcher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

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

    Charles Berggreen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Berggreen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Berggreen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

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

    Maheswar Rao is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge General Advanced Robotics Of Louisiana

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Tabor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tabor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Tabor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge General Advanced Robotics Of Louisiana

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    V Keith-Rhynes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Keith-Rhynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Stomach Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy. Dr. Keith-Rhynes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vista Surgical Hospital

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

    Ronald Leo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Leo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Leo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vista Surgical Hospital

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

    Douglas Walsh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Walsh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vista Surgical Hospital

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

    Oleana Lamendola is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lamendola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lamendola is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vista Surgical Hospital

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

    Andrew Nelson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vista Surgical Hospital

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

    Benton Oubre is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oubre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Oubre is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Vista Surgical Hospital

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

    Ryan Chauvin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Chauvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chauvin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 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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