The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Torrance, CA. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    23600 Telo Avenue, Suite 260, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerome Cohen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    23600 Telo Avenue, Suite 260, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oren Zaidel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Zaidel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zaidel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    1386B West 7th Street, Suite 100, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Yetasook is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Pedro, California. Dr. Yetasook is rated as an Advanced 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 Achalasia, Obesity, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yetasook is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Robert M. Webman, M.D., Inc.

    4305 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Webman is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 48 years. Dr. Webman is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Webman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons A Medical Group

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Bhayani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Bhayani 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Bhayani is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Digestive Care Consultants, Inc.

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Sattler is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Sattler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sattler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Digestive Care Consultants, Inc.

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Azam Riyaz is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Riyaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Riyaz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group

    23456 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 300, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tonny Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Lee 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 Gas Bloat Syndrome, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group

    23456 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 300, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gloria Sze is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Sze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Center For Digestive Health & Nutritional Excellence Inc

    23600 Telo Ave Ste 260, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minh Nguyen is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Nguyen 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 Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    21840 Normandie Ave, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Viktor Eysselein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 48 years. Dr. Eysselein 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 Hiatal Hernia, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Eysselein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    25821 Vermont Ave, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Disaya Chavalitdhamrong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Harbor City, California. Dr. Chavalitdhamrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    855 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Suite 101, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Tran is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced 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 Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced 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 Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Practice
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Practice

    Complete Care Family Medical Clinic

    1231 N Avalon Blvd, 
    Wilmington, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Homayoun Siman is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Wilmington, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Siman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Surgery-El Segundo

    2110 E El Segundo Blvd Ste 110, 
    El Segundo, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Morley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in El Segundo, California. Dr. Morley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Coast Gastroenterology A Medical Group

    501 E Hardy St, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Parnell is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Parnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Parnell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Gralnek is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gralnek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    2810 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrdad Saliminejad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Saliminejad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Saliminejad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Smith 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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