The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Pasadena, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Pasadena, CA. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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73 providers found
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Cedar-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harmik Soukiasian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Soukiasian is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Soukiasian is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Hwan Z. Suk, MD Private Practice

    1560 E Chevy Chase Dr, Ste 240, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Suk 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 Necrosis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Suk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Mehdi Khorsandi, MD Private Practice

    1510 S Central Ave, Ste 620, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Khorsandi 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khorsandi is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Khorsandi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lipham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lipham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edy Soffer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Soffer is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Arash I. Zarimani, MD Private Practice

    1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 909, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    We are committed to the successful treatment and management of conditions affecting the digestive system. We are always available to address our patients concerns, and work together to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Zarimani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Zarimani is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Zarimani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UCLA Health Primary & Specialty Care

    700 West 7th St, Ste 270-D, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahrad Hakimian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hakimian 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hakimian is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Hakimian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Socal Thoracic Surgical Associates Inc

    260 S Los Robles Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Wu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Wu 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, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wu is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Cedar-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

    10 Congress St, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clark Fuller is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Fuller is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Fuller is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Huntington Health

    100 W California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Aranas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Aranas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Heart Attack, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants Medical Group

    50 Alessandro Pl, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sassan Soltani is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Soltani is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bile Duct Obstruction, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Soltani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Foothill Surgical Specialists Medical Group

    1560 E Chevy Chase Dr Ste 430, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Carvajal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Carvajal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Acrospiroma, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Ka Woo Medical Clinic Inc.

    841 W Valley Blvd Ste 107, 
    Alhambra, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kuan Su is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alhambra, California. Dr. Su is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Pneumonia, Achalasia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Gastrointestinal (Gi) Motility

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amrit Kamboj is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kamboj is rated as a Distinguished 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 Barrett Esophagus, Lymphocytic Colitis, Collagenous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Asok Doraiswamy Md, Inc.

    222 W Eulalia St, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asok Doraiswamy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Glendale, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Doraiswamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Doraiswamy is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ara Sahakian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sahakian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Los Angeles-Gi Liver Clinic

    1510 San Pablo St Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nipaporn Pichetshote is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pichetshote is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariel Malamud is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Malamud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Malamud is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Brelian Medical Inc.

    711 W College St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Brelian is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Brelian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Brelian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Mordo Suchov MD Inc

    201 S Alvarado St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mordo Suchov is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Suchov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 98 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Suchov is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Pasadena, CA?

    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 Pasadena, CA?

    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 Pasadena, CA?

    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 Pasadena, CA?

    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 Pasadena, CA?

    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 Pasadena, CA?

    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 Pasadena, CA?

    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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