The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Round Rock, TX

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The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors near Round Rock, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Round Rock, TX. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1300, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Ziebert is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Ziebert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Melvin K. Lau
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 300 University

    300A University Blvd, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Melvin Lau completed his Gastroenterology fellowship in 2010 and joined Scott & White in Round Rock as a senior staff member. He was named Director of Endoscopy in 2012, then the Section Chief of Gastroenterology in 2016. In 2019, Dr. Lau served as the Division Director of Medicine at Baylor Scott & White Health –Round Rock from 2019 -2023.  He currently holds the title of Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) for the Greater Austin Region. Dr. Lau earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. He then completed both his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. During his training, he conducted cancer outcomes research and had numerous GI publications utilizing the SEER database. He trained in both EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)/ERCP and started the EUS program at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center –Round Rock. He served in the Scott & White Clinic Staff Organization (CSO) from 2013-2019. He completed the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Advanced Physician Leadership Course in 2017.  He is a strong advocate for physician compensation and retirement planning. He regularly teaches personal finance for physicians and was guest lecturer at Texas ACP (American College of Physicians) annual meeting in 2022. Dr. Lau is a fellow of the American Gastroenterology Association. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife and three daughters, cooking, and college football. Dr. Lau has been recognized as a Top Doc 2024 and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical speciality. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Kristin W. Beard
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 302 University

    302 University Blvd, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Beard is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery. Her focuses include the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus, achalasia, hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia, and other disorders of the esophagus and stomach. Dr. Beard also cares for general surgical problems, including abdominal wall hernias, groin hernias, and benign and malignant diseases of the colon. Dr. Beard graduated from medical school at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS, in 2010. She then completed an internship and residency in General Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, in 2015. Dr. Beard completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR, in 2016. Dr. Beard joined the General Surgery medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock in 2016. Dr. Beard uses robot-assisted technology to perform minimally invasive surgery. Patients benefit from shorter hospital stays, less pain, and a lower risk of infection due to the nature of the procedure. Learn more about robotic surgery . Dr. Beard has been recognized as a Top Doc 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Beard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Austin Gastroenterology Round Rock– Wyoming Springs

    7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1300, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sushil Duddempudi is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Duddempudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Portal Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1300, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Venkata Kumarappa is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Kumarappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Austin Gastroenterology

    7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1300, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Robinson is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Austin Gastroenterology

    7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1300, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Godell is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Godell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1300, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Ellis is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1300, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Valadez is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Valadez has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Rotor Syndrome, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Austin Gastroenterology Round Rock– Wyoming Springs

    7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1300, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijayrama Poreddy is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Poreddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    7200 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 1300, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shiv Desai is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott And White

    425 University Blvd, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajithraj Sathiyaraj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Sathiyaraj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Bronchitis, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Scott & White Hospital At Round Rock

    300 University Blvd, 
    Round Rock, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yizhong Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Colorectal Polyps, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Bryce Bushe
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Pflugerville Medical Center Building 2

    2600 E Pflugerville Pkwy, Building 2, 
    Pflugerville, TX 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Bryce Bushe is a board-certified gastroenterologist. His professional interests include gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, fatty liver disease, esophageal motility disorders and functional medicine. Dr. Bushe is passionate about improving his adult patients’ well-being through medical advances and healthy living. He is a proud member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. Outside of work, Dr. Bushe enjoys traveling, learning new recipes and building home servers and computers. Dr. Bushe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Esophagitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Austin Office

    1210 W Braker Ln, 
    Austin, TX 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Utts is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Utts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gardner Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Austin Surgeons PLLC

    3901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Austin, TX 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Brant Victor is a General Surgeon in Austin, Texas. Dr. Victor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Achalasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Victor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Austin Gastroenterology

    3201 S Austin Ave Ste 350, 
    Georgetown, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Frank is a Gastroenterologist in Georgetown, Texas. Dr. Frank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3201 S Austin Ave Ste 350, 
    Georgetown, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Parastoo Jangouk is a Gastroenterologist in Georgetown, Texas. Dr. Jangouk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1779 E Whitestone Blvd Bldg 2, 
    Cedar Park, TX 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikhil Agarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cedar Park, Texas. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Osteoarthritis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1411 Medical Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Cedar Park, TX 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lilah Mansour is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, Texas. Dr. Mansour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Round Rock, TX?

    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 Round Rock, TX?

    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 Round Rock, TX?

    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 Round Rock, TX?

    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 Round Rock, TX?

    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 Round Rock, TX?

    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 Round Rock, TX?

    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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