The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in mechanicsville, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Achalasia near mechanicsville, VA. Of these, 47 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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57 providers found
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    VCU Health Massey Pharmacy

    1001 E Leigh St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Guilherme Rocha-Campos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Rocha-Campos 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, Gastroparesis, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Rocha-Campos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vcu Medial Center-Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N 11th St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachit Shah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Shah 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 Esophageal Perforation, Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Richmond Gastroenterology Associates

    8262 Atlee Road, Suite S-202, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Manetas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Manetas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Manetas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and (Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology). Dr. Manetas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    8262 Atlee Road, Suite S-202, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Pashto
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and (Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    8266 Atlee Rd, Ste 133, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Kahn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Richmond Surgical Specialists

    9275 Chamberlayne Rd Ste 120, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clifford Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    8262 Atlee Rd Ste 202, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Keate is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Keate 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Keate is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    Vcu Medial Center-Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N 11th St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Puig-Gilbert is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Puig-Gilbert is rated as an Advanced 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 Achalasia, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Fryns Syndrome, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Puig-Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Macmillan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Macmillan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Aortic Dissection, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Dr. Macmillan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required

    VCU Medical Center Gateway Building (Dexa Mri)

    1200 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Smallfield-Iii is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Smallfield-Iii is rated as an Advanced 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 Barrett Esophagus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Smallfield-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc

    2369 Staples Mill Road, Suite 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rufus Davis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced 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 Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Davis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and (Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology). Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

    7611 Forest Avenue, Suite 320, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ben Bradenham is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Bradenham is rated as an Advanced 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 Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bradenham is board certified in (Internal Medicine), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and (Gastroenterology). Dr. Bradenham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vcu Medial Center-Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N 11th St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Walker Julliard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Julliard 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 Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Julliard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vcu Medial Center-Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N 11th St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Vachhani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Vachhani 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Chronic Pancreatitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vachhani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ralph Clark-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Clark-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Achalasia. Dr. Clark-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Center For Advanced Health Management

    2116 W Laburnum Ave, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Nepali
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashu Acharya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Acharya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Acharya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vcu Health West Hospital-Addiction Psychiatry And Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry

    1200 E Broad St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gowthami Kanagalingam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Kanagalingam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Meckel's Diverticulum, Liver Failure, Thrombectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1001 E Leigh St Fl 11, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexa Cecil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Cecil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Cholecystitis.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    1001 E Leigh St Fl 11, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ritik Goyal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Autoimmune Hepatitis, Indigestion, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Stent Placement, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    Grove Avenue Primary Care

    2201 Grove Avenue, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Banks Turner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Turner 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 Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Scoliosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Turner is board certified in (Family Medicine) and American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Achalasia doctor near mechanicsville, VA?

    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 mechanicsville, VA?

    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 mechanicsville, VA?

    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 mechanicsville, VA?

    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 mechanicsville, VA?

    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 mechanicsville, VA?

    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 mechanicsville, VA?

    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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