The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in bridgeton, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Achalasia near bridgeton, MO. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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51 providers found
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandra Gyawali is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gyawali is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Gyawali is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    12277 DePaul Drive, Suite 500, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Mcdonough is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Mcdonough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ascites, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mcdonough is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. Dr. Mcdonough is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ssm Health Depaul Hospital-St. Louis

    12303 De Paul Dr, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eldad Bialecki is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Bialecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    12380 DePaul Drive, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zubair Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dr. Khan 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 Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Stroke, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Khan is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    400 First Capitol Drive, 
    St. Charles, MO 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Geisman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in St. Charles, Missouri. Dr. Geisman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Geisman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Geisman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Barnes Jewish West County Hospital

    12634 Olive Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gabriel Lang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lang 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Washington University

    1044 N Mason Rd, 
    Creve Coeur, MO 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Koushik Das is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Jaundice, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Das is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Specialist In Gastroenterology

    11525 Olde Cabin Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients

    Aman Singh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Singh 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Specialist In Gastroenterology

    11525 Olde Cabin Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Root is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Root is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Root is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    11525 Olde Cabin Rd Ste 101, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erik Thyssen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Thyssen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Thyssen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease

    615 S New Ballas Rd Ste 1200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul King is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease

    615 S New Ballas Rd Ste 1200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Ulrich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ulrich 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Ulrich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease

    615 S New Ballas Rd Ste 1200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Goldkamp is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Goldkamp is rated as an Experienced 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 Hemorrhoids, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goldkamp is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease

    615 S New Ballas Rd Ste 1200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Reznicek is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Reznicek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Reznicek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease

    615 S New Ballas Rd Ste 1200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Priyanka Tiwari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tiwari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tiwari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease

    615 S New Ballas Rd Ste 1200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Buse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Buse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Buse is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Arthur Gale MD Internal Medicine LLC

    8888 Ladue Rd Ste 210, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Goldstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Tarik-Firozi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tarik-Firozi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophageal Varices, Lactose Intolerance, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Abramson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Abramson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gateway Gastroenterology Inc.

    121 St Luke’s Center Drive Ste 406, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Mathews is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mathews is board certified in Gastroenterology.

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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 bridgeton, MO?

    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 bridgeton, MO?

    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 bridgeton, MO?

    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 bridgeton, MO?

    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 bridgeton, MO?

    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 bridgeton, MO?

    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 bridgeton, MO?

    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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