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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Grand Rapids, MI. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Amy L. Banks
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy

      1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 250, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amy Banks is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Banks has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Banks is currently accepting new patients.

      Andrea M. Wolf
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Corewell Health Nutrition Support Service - Butterworth

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrea Wolf is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Wolf has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Ogilvie Syndrome, Malnutrition, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Wolf is currently accepting new patients.

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      Geoffrey T. Lam
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - 221 Michigan St NE

      221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Geoffrey Lam is a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Lam has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

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      Murwarid M. Assifi
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Surgical Oncology

      Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton

      145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Murwarid Assifi is a Surgical Oncologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Assifi has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      David E. Scheeres
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy

      1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 250, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Scheeres is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Scheeres has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Western Michigan Plc

      2093 Health Dr Sw, Suite 201, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Allan Coates is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Coates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Advantage Health/saint Mary's Medical Group

      220 Cherry St Se, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dana Stewart is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy

      1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 250, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Giuseppe Zambito is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Zambito has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Zambito is currently accepting new patients.

      Jeremy D. Barber
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeremy Barber is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Barber has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Barber is currently accepting new patients.

      Asif Azeem
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Diseases Specialists PC

      1200 East Paris Avenue Southeast, Suite 8, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      45+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Asif Azeem is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Azeem has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Azeem is currently accepting new patients.

      Benny J. Kieff
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Benny Kieff is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kieff has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kieff is currently accepting new patients.

      Randall S. Meisner
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      25+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Randall Meisner is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Meisner has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Crohn's Disease, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Meisner is currently accepting new patients.

      Eugene Zolotarevsky
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eugene Zolotarevsky is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Zolotarevsky has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zolotarevsky is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Metropolitan Hospital

      2122 Health Dr Sw, Suite 150, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Hamby is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Hamby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners

      4100 Lake Dr Se, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Puckett is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Puckett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 1179 E Paris Ave SE

      1179 East Paris Avenue Southeast, Suite 200, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      33+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Papp is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Papp has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Crohn's Disease. Dr. Papp is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      2093 Health Dr, Suite 201, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Tabor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Tabor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Tabor is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Metropolitan Hospital

      2093 Health Dr Sw, 302 Metro Health Gastroent, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Luke Deroo is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Deroo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Metropolitan Hospital

      2093 Health Dr Sw, 302 Metro Health Gastroent, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michelle Muza is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Muza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Metropolitan Hospital

      2122 Health Dr Sw, Suite 150, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Armita Ghoddousi is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Ghoddousi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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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