The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in springfield, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Achalasia near springfield, MO. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Achalasia
    Advanced in Achalasia
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    St Johns Ambulatory Surgery Center

    1229 E Seminole St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.5 miles away)
    417-820-5172
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Edwards is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Prabin Dhakal
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Prabin Dhakal
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    417-820-2600
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Nepali
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    Prabin Dhakal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Dhakal 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 Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dhakal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Robert M. Cavagnol
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Robert M. Cavagnol
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

    1965 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    417-820-3800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Cavagnol is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Cavagnol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Cavagnol is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Donald H. Mangum
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Donald H. Mangum
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ozark Physical Therapy Associates

    2115 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.5 miles away)
    417-820-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Mangum is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Mangum 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 Colitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mangum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Christopher D. Knudsen
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Christopher D. Knudsen
    Internal Medicine

    Ozark Physical Therapy Associates

    2115 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.5 miles away)
    417-820-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Knudsen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Knudsen is rated as an Experienced 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 Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Knudsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Timothy D. Woods
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Timothy D. Woods
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Coxhealth Weight Loss And Advanced Surgery Center

    1001 E Primrose St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.2 miles away)
    417-875-3593
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Timothy Woods is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Woods is rated as an Experienced 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Woods is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    Coxhealth Ferrell-Duncan Clinic

    1001 E Primrose St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.2 miles away)
    417-875-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Woodall-Iii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Woodall-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Liver Embolization, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Woodall-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Gregory L. Lyford
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Gregory L. Lyford
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    417-875-3250
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Lyford is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Lyford 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 Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lyford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Jesse G. Taylor
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Jesse G. Taylor
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3300, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    417-820-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jesse Taylor is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Taylor 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Donald R. Thompson
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Donald R. Thompson
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3300, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    417-820-6141
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Thompson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Thompson 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 Colitis, Collagenous Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Daniel E. Brady
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Daniel E. Brady
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3300, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    417-820-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Daniel Brady is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Paul E. St Romain
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Paul E. St Romain
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 1300, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    417-820-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
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    Paul St Romain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. St Romain 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. St Romain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Nelson M. Dela-Rosa
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Nelson M. Dela-Rosa
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine-Whiteside

    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 2300, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    417-820-5600
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
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    Nelson Dela-Rosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Dela-Rosa 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Dela-Rosa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Ghulam J. Siddiqui
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Ghulam J. Siddiqui
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3300, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    417-820-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghulam Siddiqui is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Siddiqui 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 Colitis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Siddiqui is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Benjamin L. Hodnett
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Benjamin L. Hodnett
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Clinic Ear Nose And Throat-E. Seminole

    1229 E Seminole St Ste 520, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    417-820-5750
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Benjamin Hodnett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Hodnett 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 Renal Oncocytoma, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Hodnett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Clinic Ear Nose And Throat-E. Seminole

    1229 E Seminole St Ste 520, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    417-820-5750
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Erich Mertensmeyer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Mertensmeyer 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Thyroid Nodule, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Mertensmeyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Mubashir H. Khan
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Mubashir H. Khan
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Coxhealth-Gastroenterology

    3901 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    417-875-3250
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mubashir Khan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Khan 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 Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Dennis T. Ng
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Dr. Dennis T. Ng
    Internal Medicine

    Coxhealth-Gastroenterology

    3901 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    417-875-3250
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Ng is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ng 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 springfield, 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 springfield, 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 do I find the best Achalasia doctor near springfield, MO?

    You can find an Achalasia doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Achalasia doctors near springfield, 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 springfield, 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 springfield, 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 springfield, 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 springfield, 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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