The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in greenbelt, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Achalasia near greenbelt, MD. Of these, 42 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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51 providers found
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Referral may be required

    Gastro Center Of Maryland Riverdale

    6502 Kenilworth Ave, Suite 100, 
    Riverdale, MD 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Passi is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Riverdale, Maryland. Dr. Passi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Passi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mushtaq A Shah MD PA

    7227 Hanover Pkwy Ste A, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Mushtaq Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, Jaundice, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    10750 Columbia Pike Ste 320, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anuradha Arun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Arun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension. Dr. Arun is currently accepting new patients.

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

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Brody is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Brody is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    110 Irving St., NW GA-4

    110 Irving St NW # 4, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Chan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Zeddun is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Zeddun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zeddun is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capitol Radiology LLC

    7350 Van Dusen Rd, 
    Laurel, MD 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Garbis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Garbis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

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

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    Laurel, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanam Razeghi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Razeghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Razeghi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Razeghi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Largo Medical Center

    1221 Mercantile Lane, 
    Largo, MD 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rahul Tevar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Largo, Maryland. Dr. Tevar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tevar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Herbert Bricken DDS PA

    2415 Musgrove Rd Ste 109, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghanshyam Gupta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capital Gastroenterology Consultants PA

    10801 Lockwood Dr Ste 200, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nissrin Ezmerli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Ezmerli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Childhood Volvulus, Ulcerative Colitis, and Portal Hypertension. Dr. Ezmerli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capital Gastroenterology Consultants PA

    10801 Lockwood Dr Ste 200, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Finkel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Hiatal Hernia. Dr. Finkel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capital Gastroenterology Consultants PA

    10801 Lockwood Dr Ste 200, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Humm is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Humm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Humm is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capitol Surgeons

    8630 Fenton Street, Suite 122, Suite 122, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German, Gujarati , Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammed Kalan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Appendicitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Kalan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kalan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Holy Cross Hospital Physicians Office Building

    1400 Forrest Glen Road, Suite 330, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nyen Chong is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Chong 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zone-en Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitesh Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Tenesmus, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Medstar Gastroenterology

    Washington, DC 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ira Shocket is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shocket 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shocket is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shocket is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology Consultants At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 216, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur West is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. West 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 Diverticular Disease, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Suite 390, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Offers Telehealth

    Mimi Canto is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Canto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Canto is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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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 greenbelt, MD?

    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 greenbelt, MD?

    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 greenbelt, MD?

    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 greenbelt, MD?

    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 greenbelt, MD?

    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 greenbelt, MD?

    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 greenbelt, MD?

    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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