The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in mount pleasant, SC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Achalasia near mount pleasant, SC. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Badih Elmunzer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Elmunzer is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Elmunzer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Gastroenterology

    125 Doughty St Ste 280, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Wolf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Wolf 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wolf is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucinda Halstead is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Halstead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cellulitis, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Halstead is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Puja Elias is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Elias is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Elias is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rana Pullatt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Pullatt 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 Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Pullatt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Novant Health Lowcountry Gastroenterology - Mount Pleasant

    1300 Hospital Drive, Suite 300, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Kennickell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kennickell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Kennickell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Gastroenterology At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

    1600 Midtown Ave, 3rd Floor, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Savannah Cole is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Cole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Diarrhea. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Reams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Reams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Sickle Cell Disease, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Reams is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Gastroenterology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Dr, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chuma Obineme is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Obineme 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 Anal Fissure, Berdon Syndrome, Childhood Volvulus, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Obineme is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Gastroenterology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Dr, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Brock is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Brock is rated as an Experienced 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brock is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Gastroenterology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Dr, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Beyer is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Beyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Beyer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Dr # 100A, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Buck is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Buck 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Pernicious Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Bile Duct Stricture, Peptic Ulcer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Juul is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Juul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Juul is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    MUSC Health University Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Brodie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Brodie 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brodie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Yaghoobi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Yaghoobi 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 Biliary Dyskinesia, Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Yaghoobi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stacy Blecher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Blecher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Blecher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Romano is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Romano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

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

    The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Payne is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Payne 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Payne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Riverside Health And Rehab

    2375 Baker Hospital Blvd, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Ford is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ford 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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and West Syndrome. Dr. Ford 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 mount pleasant, SC?

    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 mount pleasant, SC?

    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 mount pleasant, SC?

    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 mount pleasant, SC?

    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 mount pleasant, SC?

    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 mount pleasant, SC?

    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 mount pleasant, SC?

    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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