The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Bismarck, ND

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Bismarck, ND. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Essentia Health-32ND Avenue Clinic (Fargo)

    3000 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Kolkhorst is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Kolkhorst is rated as a Distinguished 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 Colitis, Achalasia, Ascites, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kolkhorst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    5225 23rd Ave. S., 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Israr Sheikh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sheikh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: GastroenterologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Center For Digestive Health

    321 Eighth Ave. N., 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Pletcher is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Pletcher 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pletcher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: GastroenterologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine. Dr. Pletcher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Southridge Clinic

    565 S. Seventh St., 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic
    Accepting New Patients

    Yeshitila Mengesha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Mengesha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mengesha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology American Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine. Dr. Mengesha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Edith Sanford Breast Center Bismarck

    300 N. Seventh St., 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimber Boyko is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Boyko 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Barrett Esophagus, Parathyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Boyko is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Boyko is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Center For Digestive Health

    321 Eighth Ave. N., 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Beiseker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Beiseker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Collagenous Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. Dr. Beiseker is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center: Family Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Beiseker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Center For Digestive Health

    321 Eighth Ave. N., 
    Fargo, ND 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kari Hektner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hektner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphocytic Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Collagenous Colitis, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Dr. Hektner is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners: Family. Dr. Hektner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Altru Professional Center

    4440 S Washington St, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Krishna Gurram is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Gurram 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 Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gurram is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    5225 23rd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Ross Meidinger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Meidinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Meidinger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Health

    400 Burdick Expy E, 
    Minot, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ira Michaelson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Michaelson 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Michaelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    Essentia Health-West Fargo Clinic

    1401 13th Ave E, 
    West Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dawn Mckinnon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Mckinnon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Wandering Spleen. Dr. Mckinnon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic

    401 N 9th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Renton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Renton 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Renton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic

    401 N 9th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Murdoff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Murdoff 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Lymphocytic Colitis. Dr. Murdoff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Infinity Medical Management LLC

    310 N 10th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Mustafa Kathawala is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Kathawala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kathawala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    Midgarden Family Clinic PC

    503 Park St W, 
    Park River, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristi Midgarden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park River, North Dakota. Dr. Midgarden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Midgarden is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Altru Professional Center

    4440 S Washington St, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Accepting New Patients

    Marcin Szember is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Szember 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Szember is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    1717 University Dr S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daaron Mcfield is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Mcfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Mcfield is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Altru Health System

    1000 S Columbia Rd, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Wood-Iii is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Wood-Iii 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Altru Health System

    1000 S Columbia Rd Ste A, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamrin Macki is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Macki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Crohn's Disease, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Reynolds Syndrome. Dr. Macki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    Altru Health System

    1300 S Columbia Rd, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Chan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Chan 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 Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Chan 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 Bismarck, ND?

    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 Bismarck, ND?

    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 Bismarck, ND?

    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 Bismarck, ND?

    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 Bismarck, ND?

    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 Bismarck, ND?

    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 Bismarck, ND?

    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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