The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

Find the Top Achalasia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 140 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Missouri, US. Of these, 118 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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140 providers found
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandra Gyawali is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gyawali is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    802 N Riverside Rd Ste 220, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhiram Duvvuri is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Duvvuri 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 Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Fairview Internal Medicine

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pravallika Chadalavada is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Chadalavada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Coxhealth Weight Loss And Advanced Surgery Center

    1001 E Primrose St, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Woods is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Woods is rated as an Experienced 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Experienced in Achalasia

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 50, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gibson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Keirsey is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Keirsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Awad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Awad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Meyers is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Meyers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mikhail Attaar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Attaar is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Kushnir is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kushnir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arvind Rengarajan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rengarajan is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Community Medical Associates

    130 E Lockling St, 
    Brookfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Cleavinger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brookfield, Missouri. Dr. Cleavinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Freeman Physician Group

    1020 McIntosh Cir Ste 200, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Seidl is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Seidl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Eagon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Eagon is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity, Malabsorption, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates LLP

    210 Portland St Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Gerhardt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Gerhardt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Varun Puri is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Puri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Blatnik is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Blatnik is rated as an Advanced 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, Malabsorption, Achalasia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Khalid is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tsuyoshi Takahashi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Takahashi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    SSM-Sluh Inc.

    1225 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Hachem is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hachem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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