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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 125 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Maywood, IL. Of these, 100 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    125 providers found
      John E. Pandolfino
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      32+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Pandolfino is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pandolfino has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Peter J. Kahrilas
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      46+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Kahrilas is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kahrilas has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Dustin A. Carlson
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dustin Carlson is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Carlson has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

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      Eric S. Hungness
      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Hungness is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hungness has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

      Ravi Prakash
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

      3743 Highland Ave, Ste 1002, 
      Downers Grove, IL 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ravi Prakash is a Gastroenterologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Prakash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery
      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery
      5841 S Maryland Ave, Mc 5031, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marco Patti is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patti is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Rush University Medical Group

      1725 W Harrison St, Suite 207, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Irving Waxman is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Waxman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Waxman is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael D. Brown
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Rush University Medical Group

      520 S Maple Ave, 
      Oak Park, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Brown is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Intestinal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
      Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      26+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amrita Sethi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Sethi has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Marc G. Mesleh
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

      4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (12.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Mesleh is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Mesleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Hareth Raddawi
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      10500 S Cicero Ave, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hareth Raddawi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Raddawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Rogelio Silva
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      10500 S Cicero Ave, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rogelio Silva is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Silva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roberto Oleas is a Gastroenterologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Oleas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Portal Hypertension, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Carl Calandra is a Gastroenterologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Calandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abdelhai Abdelqader is a Gastroenterologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Abdelqader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Seraphin is a Gastroenterologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Seraphin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      John Losurdo is a Gastroenterologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Losurdo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Losurdo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Maureen Fearon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Fearon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Shwartzman Phenomenon, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Fearon is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Keith Bruninga is a Gastroenterologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Bruninga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bruninga is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Family Medicine
      675 W North Ave, Ste. 408, 
      Melrose Park, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohammad Gafoor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Gafoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Achalasia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Ureteroscopy.

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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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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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