The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Achalasia near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 330, Suite 330, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Olaya Gutierrez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Brett Parker is a general surgeon and fellowship-trained minimally invasive foregut and bariatric surgeon. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins and also the Program Director for the Johns Hopkins Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship Program. Dr. Parker is an expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques including advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery, as well as therapeutic flexible endoscopy. He is interested in promoting the evolving indications for surgical repair of hiatal hernias, as well as adjunct procedures surgeons can use to reduce recurrence rates. He offers a wide range of interventions for GERD, including innovative endoscopic therapies, and promotes early surgical referral to discuss and tailor therapy to individual patient circumstances. Dr. Parker also has a robust abdominal wall reconstruction and weight loss surgery practice. He is widely published on the surgical outcomes of foregut surgery, emerging technologies, and innovation, as well as surgical simulation and skills transfer. Dr. Parker has consistently been selected as a Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor in 2023, 2024, and 2025. As a member of the Johns Hopkins Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Greater Washington Area, Dr. Parker is dedicated to the best, individualized, patient outcomes. Learn more about Dr. Parker and his partners within the Johns Hopkins Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, the Johns Hopkins Heartburn Center and the Johns Hopkins Motility and Neurogastroenterology Center. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Parker is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 210, Suite 210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Drew Jung is an assistant professor of surgery in the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgery whose clinical focus is in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. He has specialties in open and laparoscopic hernias, bariatrics, foregut, and quality improvement as it pertains to quality of care. Dr. Jung is focused on being able to get patients back on their feet sooner and have the potential to get back to work sooner than before. He is open to accepting all new patients to provide his expertise. Videos Dr. Andrew Jung M.D Bio Video. Dr. Jung is rated as undefined 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 Hernia, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Low Blood Pressure, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jung is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Brody is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Brody is rated as an Advanced 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 Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shervin Shafa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shafa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Benjamin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Advanced 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 Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery

    110 Irving St., NW GA-4

    110 Irving St NW # 4, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Chan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chan 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caren Palese is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Palese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Achalasia, Esophagitis, Diarrhea, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelica Nocerino is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nocerino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Carroll is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Stomach Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Loughney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Loughney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Services At Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington D.C.

    5215 Loughboro Rd NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fazel Dinary is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dinary 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 Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gw Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases-Foggy Bottom South

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hemanth Gavini is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gavini 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zone-en Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitesh Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Tenesmus, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    MedStar Health General Surgery

    3007 Tilden St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yewande Alimi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Alimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Alimi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology Consultants At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 216, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur West is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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