The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Walnut Creek, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Walnut Creek, CA. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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24 providers found
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Drew Schembre is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Schembre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Chin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chin is rated as an Advanced 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kanwar Gill is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Gill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 86 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Heart Failure At Walnut Creek

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hongha Vu James is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Vu James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nason Azizi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Azizi 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 Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wilson Tsai is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Tsai 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 Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Diablo Digestive Care Inc.

    400 Taylor Blvd Ste 304, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Premjit Chahal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Chahal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Gastric Dysmotility.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Sam Saeed Zamani M.D. Professional Corporation

    112 La Casa Via Ste 320, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Zamani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Zamani 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 Diverticular Disease, Berdon Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Anal Fissure.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Telegraph Care Center

    2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saurabh Gupta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Gupta 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 Pancreatic Adenoma, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Contra Costa Regional Medical Center

    2500 Alhambra Ave, 
    Martinez, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dayana Carcamo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Martinez, California. Dr. Carcamo 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 Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Jaundice.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Bay Area Surgical Specialists Inc

    913 San Ramon Valley Blvd Ste 186, 
    Danville, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Hudson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Danville, California. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Radiology-Interventional At Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway Fl 2, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Liverant is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Liverant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Barrett Esophagus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hemorrhoids, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2850 Telegraph Ave Ste 120, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dina Ezzeddine is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Ezzeddine 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Svahn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Svahn 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, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Svahn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - Gastroenterology

    3600 Broadway, 2nd Floor Station 21, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Chang 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, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Esophageal Perforation, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Telegraph Avenue Care Center

    3100 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 2000, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shirley Tucker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Tucker 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 Nasal Polyps, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Tucker is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Chou is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Chou 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 Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    First Surgical Consultants

    365 Hawthorne Ave Ste 101, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rupert Horoupian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Horoupian 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, 2nd Floor Station 21, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Ku is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Ku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Cysts, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Achalasia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ku is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3100 San Pablo Ave Ste 310, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Avis Logan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Logan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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