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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Waterbury, CT. Of these, 17 are Experienced.

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    17 providers found
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Prospect Ct Medical Foundation Inc

      160 Robbins St, 
      Waterbury, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yuliya Riat is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Riat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Susac Syndrome.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      1312 W Main St, Ste 101, 
      Waterbury, CT 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Leventhal is a Gastroenterologist in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Leventhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Trinity Health Of New England Provider Network Organization Inc

      56 Franklin St, 
      Waterbury, CT 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bhupinder Lyall is a Gastroenterologist in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Lyall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Trinity Health Of New England Provider Network Organization Inc

      56 Franklin St, 
      Waterbury, CT 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Praneet Wander is a Gastroenterologist in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Wander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Feel Well Health Center Of Southington PC

      710 Main St, Bldg 4, 
      Plantsville, CT 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Greene is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Plantsville, Connecticut. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Peroxisomal Acyl-CoA Oxidase Deficiency, Carnitine-Acylcarnitine Translocase Deficiency, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, and Heavy Metal Poisoning.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Midstate Gastroenterology Specialists PC

      280 S Main St, 
      Cheshire, CT 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Madhavi Bhoomagoud is a Gastroenterologist in Cheshire, Connecticut. Dr. Bhoomagoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Tenesmus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Connecticut Gi PC

      25 Newell Rd, Suite E36, 
      Bristol, CT 
       (10.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Bloom is a Gastroenterologist in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Bloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Connecticut Gi PC

      455 Lewis Ave, Suite 200, 
      Meriden, CT 
       (13.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan White is a Gastroenterologist in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Tenesmus, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Midstate Gastroenterology Specialists PC

      455 Lewis Ave, Suite 105, 
      Meriden, CT 
       (13.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Housein Wazaz is a Gastroenterologist in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Wazaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Connecticut Gi PC

      850 N Main St Ext, Suite 2b3, 
      Wallingford, CT 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anant Agarwalla is a Gastroenterologist in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Agarwalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Gardner Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Connecticut Gi PC

      850 N Main St Ext, Suite 2b3, 
      Wallingford, CT 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Rockoff is a Gastroenterologist in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Rockoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC

      183 N Mountain Rd, 
      New Britain, CT 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Justin Van Backer is a General Surgeon in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Van Backer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Thymectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Hhc Physician Services PLLC

      2200 Whitney Ave, Suite 360, 
      Hamden, CT 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Helburn is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Helburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Hhc Physician Services PLLC

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

      Douglas Grunwald is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Grunwald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Tenesmus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Hhc Physician Services PLLC

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

      David Hass is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Hass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Diverticular Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Hhc Physician Services PLLC

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

      Francis Chan is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are 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, Suite 360, 
      Hamden, CT 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Renuka Umashanker is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Umashanker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, 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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