The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Wayne, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Wayne, NJ. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Elite.

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40 providers found
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    HMH Advanced And Therapeutic Endoscopy

    186 Rochelle Avenue, 
    Rochelle Park, NJ 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michel Kahaleh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Dr. Kahaleh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kahaleh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    HMH Advanced And Therapeutic Endoscopy

    186 Rochelle Avenue, 
    Rochelle Park, NJ 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Tyberg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Dr. Tyberg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Tyberg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    HMH Center For Advanced Gastroenterology

    360 Essex Street, Suite 303, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Malav Parikh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Elite 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 Achalasia, Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Parikh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    North Jersey Gastroenterology And Endoscopy Assoc PA

    1825 Route 23, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven David is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. David 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 Choledocholithiasis, Ascites, Heartburn, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. David is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. David is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    North Jersey Gatroenterology & Endoscopy

    1825 Route 23, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Zangara is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Zangara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Eosinophilic Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zangara is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zangara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    North Jersey Gastroenterology And Endoscopy Assoc PA

    1825 Route 23, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Bleicher is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Bleicher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses VIPoma, Gastric Dysmotility, Eosinophilic Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bleicher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bleicher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of NJ, LLC

    246 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oren Bernheim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Bernheim 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bernheim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bernheim is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    234 Hamburg Tpke Ste 203, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yana Cavanagh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Cavanagh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine

    St. Joseph's Health Bariatric Surgery Center

    220 Hamburg Tpke Ste 20, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Ingram is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ingram 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Advanced Geriatrics Inc.

    246 Hamburg Tpke Ste 208, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nagwa Hafez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Hafez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Joseph Shami MDoffice

    205 Browertown Road, Suite 204, 
    Woodland Park, NJ 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Shami is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Woodland Park, New Jersey. Dr. Shami 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, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Donald Kutner MDoffice

    15-01 Broadway, Suite 34, 
    Fair Lawn, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Kutner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kutner 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 Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Mountainside Medical Group

    799 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Verona, NJ 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Masood Rizvi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Verona, New Jersey. Dr. Rizvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rizvi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    31-00 Broadway Ste 2, 
    Fair Lawn, NJ 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Danzig is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Dr. Danzig 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 Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Affiliates In Gastroenterology

    101 Madison Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Siu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Siu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Siu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Siu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Nalini D Shah MD

    415 21st Ave # 1, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nalini Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    352 Godwin Ave, 
    Ridgewood, NJ 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elaine Holt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dr. Holt 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 High Cholesterol, Bronchitis, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Hossam Elfarra MD PA

    1300 Main Ave Ste 1B, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bassam Hajjar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Hajjar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Campylobacter Infection, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates PA

    140 Chestnut St Ste 300, 
    Ridgewood, NJ 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Rubinoff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dr. Rubinoff 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 Obesity, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    One Surgical Specialists

    2 Sears Drive, Suite 202, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Pereira is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Pereira 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Pereira is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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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 Wayne, NJ?

    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 Wayne, NJ?

    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 Wayne, NJ?

    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 Wayne, NJ?

    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 Wayne, NJ?

    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 Wayne, NJ?

    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 Wayne, NJ?

    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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