The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Redwood City, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Redwood City, CA. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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58 providers found
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joo Hwang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as a Distinguished 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 Achalasia, Gastroparesis, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Afrin Kamal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Kamal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group,Inc.

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 245, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I strongly believe in providing compassionate, thorough and up to date medical treatment for all of my patients. I strive to be a good listener to determine the best diagnostic and therapeutic approach for each patient every time I see them in the office. Our entire team here at Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group does our best to ensure your visit will be pleasant and stress free! I look forward to meeting with you. Dr. Rengstorff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rengstorff is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Rengstorff is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    301 Industrial Rd, Level 2 GI, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kashmiri, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasser Bhat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Bhat 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bhat is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Bhat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Clarke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Clarke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Hawn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hawn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Ramrakhiani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Ramrakhiani is rated as a Distinguished 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 Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Ramrakhiani is board certified in Gastroenterology - Board Certified. Dr. Ramrakhiani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center

    1100 Veterans Blvd, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Munroe is a primary care provider, practicing in Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Munroe is rated as an Advanced 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 Achalasia, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irene Sonu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Sonu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nielsen Fernandez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Micaela Esquivel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Esquivel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Wall is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wall is rated as an Advanced 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 Achalasia, Pectus Excavatum, Atresia of Small Intestine, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Garcia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Achalasia, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroparesis, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Thrombectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Li is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Li 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 Gastroparesis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cholangitis, Gastrectomy, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikhil Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Agarwal is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Goldenberg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Goldenberg 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 Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sundeep Singh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Singh 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 Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kian Keyashian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Keyashian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andres Gottfried is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Gottfried 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 Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Morning Sickness, and Colitis.

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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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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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