The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Avon, CT

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Avon, CT. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Carol A. Petruff
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carol Petruff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Petruff has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Petruff is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas J. Corredine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Corredine is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Corredine has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Corredine is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Connecticut GI PLLC

    85 Seymour St Ste 1000, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Karasik is a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Karasik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Zaldonis is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Zaldonis has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zaldonis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Avon Family Dentistry

    44 Dale Rd, 
    Avon, CT 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swapnil Munsaf is a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Munsaf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Avon Family Dentistry

    44 Dale Rd, 
    Avon, CT 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Van Linda is a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Van Linda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Collins Medical Associates 2

    701 Cottage Grove Rd, Ste D110, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    54+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bechara Barrak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Barrak has been practicing medicine for over 54 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Barrak is currently accepting new patients.

    James F. Flaherty
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Surgical Oncology

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 2110, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Flaherty is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Flaherty has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Flaherty is currently accepting new patients.

    Sohaib Jamil
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center

    114 Woodland St, Ms-20902, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sohaib Jamil is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Jamil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jamil is currently accepting new patients.

    Lisa M. Rossi
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 3212, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Rossi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Rossi has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Berdon Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rossi is currently accepting new patients.

    Stefan S. Kachala
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Thoracic Surgery

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 4302, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stefan Kachala is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Kachala has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kachala is currently accepting new patients.

    Nancy Y. Kang
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 3212, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nancy Kang is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Kang has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Connecticut GI PLLC

    85 Seymour St Ste 1000, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffry Nestler is a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Nestler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gardner Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Stone Goldenberg & Dharan LLP

    580 Cottage Grove Rd Ste 201, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Stone is an Internal Medicine provider in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    University Of Connecticut Health Center

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Mcfadden is a General Surgeon in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Mcfadden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Colorectal Cancer, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Murali Dharan is a Gastroenterologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Dharan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Houman Rezaizadeh is a Gastroenterologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Rezaizadeh has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alla Turshudzhyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Turshudzhyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haleh Vaziri is a Gastroenterologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Vaziri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    21 South Rd Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Parikh is a Gastroenterologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Parikh has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Avon, CT?

    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 Avon, CT?

    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 Avon, CT?

    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 Avon, CT?

    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 Avon, CT?

    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 Avon, CT?

    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 Avon, CT?

    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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