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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Achalasia near San Diego, CA. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    45 providers found
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rena Yadlapati is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Yadlapati is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Low is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Low is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Colitis, and Endoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      200 West Arbor Dr, Mail Code 8201, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Santiago Horgan is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Horgan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.9 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).

      Mark W. Onaitis
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Onaitis is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Onaitis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Kunkel is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kunkel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Gastroparesis, Encopresis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bryan Sandler is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Sandler 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

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gobind Anand is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Anand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Siddharth K. Singh
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Siddharth Singh is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Medical Department, Uss Bonhomme Richard Lhd-6 Fpo Ap 96617-1656, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bharat Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Vasoconstriction and Achalasia.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Southern California Liver Centers Inc

      131 Orange Ave, Suite 101, 
      Coronado, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Szu is a Gastroenterologist in Coronado, California. Dr. Szu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      3260 Third Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Lenzkes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lenzkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, and Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Scripps Health

      501 Washington St, Suite 600, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kosala Samarasinghe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Samarasinghe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Krinsky is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Krinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholangitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Savides is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Savides is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Broderick is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Broderick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Chang is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      200 W Arbor Dr # Mc8425, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Khanh Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      3555 Kenyon St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Tethered Cord Syndrome, Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center - General Surgery Department

      4647 Zion Avenue, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ran Luo is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Luo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Luo is currently accepting new patients.

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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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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