The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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41 providers found
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Callaway is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Callaway is rated as a Distinguished 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 Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Advanced Surgeons PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Touliatos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Touliatos is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Shaffer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced 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 Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frederick Weber is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Weber is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroparesis, Crohn's Disease, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Wei is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wei is rated as an Advanced 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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayleen Grams is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Grams is rated as an Advanced 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 Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bluhm is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bluhm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramzi Mulki is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mulki 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kondal Kyanam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kyanam 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 Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Truss is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Truss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shajan Peter is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Peter is rated as an Experienced 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 Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ahmed 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 Bile Duct Stricture, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaux Mustian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mustian 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Obesity, Achalasia, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Transplant Surgery

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Drury is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Drury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Gastroparesis, Pancreas Transplant, and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1808 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sergio Sanchez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sanchez 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1808 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Wong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Achalasia.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Joseph G. Hughes MD LLC

    2660 10th Ave S Ste 222, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Dewitt is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1 Independence Plz, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajat Parikh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Cochran is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cochran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swaroop Vitta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Vitta 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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 Birmingham, AL?

    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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