The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Hamden, CT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Hamden, CT. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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30 providers found
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Yale University

    8 Devine St, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Taneisha Grant is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hemorrhoids, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Grunwald is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Grunwald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Tenesmus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramnath Hebbar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Hebbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hass is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Hass 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 Tenesmus, Diverticular Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Chan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Renuka Umashanker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Umashanker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    330 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Boffa is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Boffa 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 Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    40 Temple St Ste 1A, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ravich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Ravich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Achalasia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Nagar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Nagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catiele Antunes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Antunes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Heartburn, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    46 Prince St Ste 407, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Helburn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Helburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Connecticut GI: Wallingford

    850 N Main Street Ext Ste 2B3, 
    Wallingford, CT 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anant Agarwalla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Agarwalla is rated as an Experienced 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 Tenesmus, Gardner Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Agarwalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Connecticut GI

    850 N Main Street Ext Ste 2B3, 
    Wallingford, CT 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Osama Siddique is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Siddique is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Siddique is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Naugatuck Valley Gastroenterology Consultants LLC

    166 Waterbury Rd, Ste 104, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Rockoff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Rockoff 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rockoff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Rockoff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    133 Scovill St, Ste 101, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bhupinder Lyall is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Lyall 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lyall is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lyall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    133 Scovill St, Ste 101, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Praneet Wander is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Wander is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wander is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wander is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Feel Well Health Center Of Southington PC

    710 Main St, Bldg 4, 
    Plantsville, CT 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Greene is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Plantsville, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peroxisomal Acyl-CoA Oxidase Deficiency, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, Carnitine-Acylcarnitine Translocase Deficiency, and Heavy Metal Poisoning. Dr. Greene is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5 Durham Rd Ste C1, 
    Guilford, CT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Scheimann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Guilford, Connecticut. Dr. Scheimann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Eosinophilic Colitis, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    800 Boston Post Rd Bldg 2, 
    Guilford, CT 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sidney Bogardus is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Guilford, Connecticut. Dr. Bogardus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

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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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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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