The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Jackson, MS

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Jackson, MS. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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26 providers found
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Moremen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Moremen is rated as a Distinguished 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 Achalasia, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Central Surgical Associates PLLC

    1190 N State St Ste 502, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Nicols is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Nicols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Necrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Specialty Anesthesia LLC

    1421 N State St Ste 203, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Mcneese is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Mcneese 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Medical Foundation Of Central MS

    501 Marshall St Ste 500, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Petro is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Petro is rated as an Experienced 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 Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neelesh Tipnis is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Tipnis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia and Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pierre De Delva is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. De Delva is rated as an Experienced 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, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hernia, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Schaefer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced 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 Esophagitis, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Sones is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Sones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vonda Reeves is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Reeves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ralph Vance is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Vance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Milner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Milner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Childhood Volvulus, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Assoc Endoscopy

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mabel Zevallos is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Zevallos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Wilson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced 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 Colonic Malakoplakia, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Runnels is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Runnels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Mccrary is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Mccrary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ollie Jones is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Protein Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Assoc Endoscopy

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stewart Boyd is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Boyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Assoc Endoscopy

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Kotfila is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Kotfila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Portal Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Assoc Endoscopy

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pierce Dotherow is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Dotherow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Underwood is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Underwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 near Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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 Jackson, MS?

    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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