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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    26 providers found
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ravinder Mittal is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mittal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Bowel Incontinence, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Genesis Healthcare Partners PC

      700 Garden View Ct, Suite 102, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Goldklang is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Goldklang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      326 Santa Fe Dr, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Franklin Tsai is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      303 Santa Fe Dr, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Katie Huang is a General Surgeon in Encinitas, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Family Medicine
      351 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 101, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Perry Sexton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Sexton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Opioid Use Disorder.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Genesis Healthcare Partners PC

      700 Garden View Ct, Suite 102, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Dilauro is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Dilauro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Genesis Healthcare Partners PC

      700 Garden View Ct, Suite 102, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adrianne Lajoie is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Lajoie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      North County Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

      3923 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Viernes is a Gastroenterologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Viernes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ahmad Mansour is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mansour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Skinner is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Skinner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Wilson Kwong is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kwong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Syed Fehmi is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fehmi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (10.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Walter Coyle is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (10.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sajiv Chandradas is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chandradas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of California Inc

      4002 Vista Way, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karanbir Brar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Brar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Obesity, Stroke, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      North County Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

      3923 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hellen Chiao is a Gastroenterologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Chiao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Turcot Syndrome.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      North County Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

      3923 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Javaid Shad is a Gastroenterologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Shad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      North County Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

      3923 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Devereaux is a Gastroenterologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Devereaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      2205 Vista Way, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Takata is a General Surgeon in Oceanside, California. Dr. Takata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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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