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    MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    23 providers found
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Jason A. Breaux
      Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Jason A. Breaux
      Surgical Oncology

      Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Breaux is a Surgical Oncologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Breaux is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia

      Dr. Jacob R. Karr
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia

      Dr. Jacob R. Karr
      Gastroenterology

      The Gastro Clinic

      1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Jacob Karr is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Karr has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia

      Dr. Jacque Noel
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia

      Dr. Jacque Noel
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      337-232-6697
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Jacque Noel is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Noel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Daniel J. Carroll
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Daniel J. Carroll
      General Surgery
      1000 W Pinhook Rd, Ste 310, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      337-233-9900
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Carroll is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Gallbladder Disease, and Ileostomy. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Philip Gachassin
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Philip Gachassin
      General Surgery

      Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

      1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      337-233-9900
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Philip Gachassin is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gachassin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gachassin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Stephen Abshire
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Stephen Abshire
      Gastroenterology
      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      337-232-6697
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Stephen Abshire is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Abshire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. James Herrington
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. James Herrington
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      337-232-6697
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      James Herrington is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Herrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Eric Trawick
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Eric Trawick
      Gastroenterology

      The Gastro Clinic

      1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Eric Trawick is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Trawick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Christopher Herrington
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Christopher Herrington
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      337-232-6697
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Herrington is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Herrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Richard Broussard
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Richard Broussard
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      337-232-6697
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Richard Broussard is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. James Hollier
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. James Hollier
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      337-232-6697
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      James Hollier is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hollier has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Jacob Breaux
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Jacob Breaux
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      337-232-6697
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Jacob Breaux is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Maneesh Gupta
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Maneesh Gupta
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      337-232-6697
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Maneesh Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. John Rhodes
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. John Rhodes
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      337-232-6697
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      John Rhodes is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra
      Gastroenterology

      Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates

      439 Heymann Blvd., 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      See accepted insurances
      Offers Telehealth

      Erick Salvatierra is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Salvatierra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Angela D. Snow
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Angela D. Snow
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

      461 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      337-289-8717
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Angela Snow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Snow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Snow is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Ronald Leo
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Ronald Leo
      Gastroenterology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      2390 W Congress St, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      337-261-6000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Ronald Leo is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Leo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Douglas Walsh
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Douglas Walsh
      Gastroenterology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      2390 W Congress St, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      337-261-6000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Douglas Walsh is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Andrew Nelson
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Andrew Nelson
      Gastroenterology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      2390 W Congress St, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      337-261-6000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Andrew Nelson is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Christopher Christensen
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Dr. Christopher Christensen
      Gastroenterology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      2390 W Congress St, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      337-261-6000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Christopher Christensen is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Christensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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 do I find the best Achalasia doctor near Lafayette, LA?

      You can find an Achalasia doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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      How does MediFind rank Achalasia doctors near Lafayette, LA?

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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 Lafayette, LA?

      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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