The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Florida, US

Find the Top Achalasia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 606 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Florida, US. Of these, 516 are Experienced, 72 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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606 providers found
    Elite in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Tampa General Hospital

    1 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vic Velanovich is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Velanovich is rated as an Elite 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 Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Richter is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Richter is rated as an Elite 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 Achalasia, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Shands Teaching Hospital And Clinics In

    2001 SW 13th St, 
    Gainesville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Draganov is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Draganov is rated as an Elite 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 Achalasia, Colorectal Polyps, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Fl - Gi

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivek Kumbhari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Kumbhari is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Obesity, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Fl - Gi

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mihir Wagh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Wagh is rated as an Elite 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 Achalasia, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Elite in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Elite in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine

    University Medical Service Association Inc

    2 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Ducoin is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ducoin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Offers Telehealth

    Tolga Erim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Erim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Erim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2009.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Fl - Gi

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Devault is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Devault is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    AdventHealth Orlando

    601 E Rollins St, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ji Bang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Bang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Tradition HealthPark Two

    10080 Southwest Innovation Way, 
    Port St Lucie, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Khoudari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Port St Lucie, Florida. Dr. Khoudari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khoudari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2024.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Coral Springs Family Health And Surgery Center

    5701 North University Drive, 
    Parkland, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Brenda Cantisano is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Parkland, Florida. Dr. Cantisano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Hemorrhoids, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cantisano is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2013.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery At Tampa

    3000 Medical Park Dr Ste 500, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharona Ross is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ross is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Bariatric Medicine

    FL - Surgery

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Bowers is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Bowers is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Jacobs is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Jacobs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UF Health Digestive Disease Specialists

    1600 SW Archer Rd Fl 1, 
    Gainesville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Estores is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Estores is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9408 SW 87th Ave Ste 200, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lubin Arevalo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Arevalo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    James A Haley Veterans Hospital

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wojciech Blonski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Blonski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Ddc

    14810 Old St Augustine Rd Ste 201, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Nieto is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Nieto is rated as a Distinguished 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Fl - Gi

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andree Koop is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Koop is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    AdventHealth Medical Group Gastroenterology At Deland

    1070 N Stone St Ste D, 
    Deland, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Prado is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Deland, Florida. Dr. Prado is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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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