The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Raleigh, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 220 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Raleigh, NC. Of these, 178 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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220 providers found
    Elite in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marco Patti is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Patti is rated as an Elite 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Elite in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Elite in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    North Carolina Baptist Hospital

    1 Medical Ctr Blvd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Clayton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Clayton is rated as an Elite 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Clayton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rex Hospital Inc.

    2417 Atrium Dr Ste 150, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Shimpi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Shimpi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shimpi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Leiman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Leiman is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Leiman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology. Dr. Leiman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darin Dufault is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Dufault is rated as an Advanced 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 Achalasia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dufault is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology. Dr. Dufault is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Cancer Center Thoracic Clinic

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Hartwig is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hartwig is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hartwig is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery . Dr. Hartwig is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Wood is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wood is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Cancer Center Thoracic Clinic

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Klapper is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Klapper is rated as an Advanced 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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy. Dr. Klapper is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Klapper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Referral required

    Atrium Health Levine Children's Gastroenterology

    1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite F, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Dranove is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Dranove 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 Hirschsprung Disease, Neurogenic Bowel, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Dranove is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Dranove is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Atrium Health Primary Care Carmel Family Medicine

    10000 Park Cedar Drive, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lusine Ambartsumyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ambartsumyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Neurogenic Bowel, Hirschsprung Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ambartsumyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required

    Duke Gastroenterology Clinic - Clinic 2J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Burbridge is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Burbridge 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 Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Burbridge is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology. Dr. Burbridge is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Colavita is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Colavita is rated as a Distinguished 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, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Colavita is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Colavita is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Weight Management

    2630 E. 7th St., Suite 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalyana Nandipati is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Nandipati is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nandipati is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Nandipati is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3913 Duke Medical Ctr, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ziad Gellad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gellad 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 Heartburn, Colorectal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gellad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ian Grimm is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Grimm is rated as a Distinguished 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 Achalasia, Colorectal Polyps, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Grimm is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of North Carolina Hospitals

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Farrell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Farrell is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Farrell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    East Carolina Heart Institute At East Carolina University

    115 Heart Dr, 
    Greenville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Anciano-Granadillo is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Anciano-Granadillo is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Anciano-Granadillo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1 Medical Ctr Blvd Fl 5, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Westcott is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Westcott is rated as a Distinguished 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, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Westcott is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (Thoracic-Pulmonary)

    1021 Morehead Medical Drive, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Hagen is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Hiatal Hernia, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hagen is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Hagen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Gastroenterology And Hepatology Cleveland

    808 N. Washington St., 
    Shelby, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karel Rybnicek is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shelby, North Carolina. Dr. Rybnicek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rybnicek is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Rybnicek 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.