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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 177 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Forest Hills, NY. Of these, 141 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    177 providers found
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      525 E 68th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Reem Sharaiha is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Sharaiha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Obesity, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      New York University

      530 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nikhil Kumta is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kumta is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Bile Duct Obstruction, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      New York University

      111 Broadway, 
      New York, NY 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rani Modayil is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Modayil is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Achalasia
      Experienced in Achalasia

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      525 E 68th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Felice Schnoll-Sussman is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Schnoll-Sussman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      New York University

      560 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tanuja Damani is a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Damani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      110 E 59th St, Ste 8A, 
      New York, NY 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paresh Shah is a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      50 E 69th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rasa Zarnegar is a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Zarnegar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      North Shore-Lij Medical PC

      225 Community Dr, Suite 110, 
      Great Neck, NY 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vadim Zeltsman is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Zeltsman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Weill Medical College Of Cornell

      1315 York Ave, Fl 1, 
      New York, NY 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Philip Katz is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Katz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      1085 Park Ave, Ofc 1cr, 
      New York, NY 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arnon Lambroza is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Lambroza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Mediastinitis, Heartburn, Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

      17 E 102nd St, 
      New York, NY 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lionel D'souza is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. D'souza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      New York University

      355 W 52nd St, Fl 7l, 
      New York, NY 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Morris Traube is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Traube is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Hiatal Hernia.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

      425 W 59th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniela Jodorkovsky is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Jodorkovsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      New York University

      1991 Marcus Ave, Suite 101, 
      New Hyde Park, NY 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bhawna Halwan is a Gastroenterologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Halwan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      554 Henry St, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Romanelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Romanelli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Liver Failure, Familial Hypertension, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      New York University

      111 Broadway, 
      New York, NY 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Haber is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Haber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Neuroma Biliary Tract, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Maimonides Medical Center Mmc Gastroenterology Fpp

      4802 10th Ave, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aaron Tokayer is a Gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Tokayer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Achalasia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

      622 W 168th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Katzka is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Katzka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Forest Hills Gastroenterology PC

      10919 72nd Rd, 
      Forest Hills, NY 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dayna Panchal is a Gastroenterologist in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Panchal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Esophagitis, Choledocholithiasis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      10721 Queens Boulevard, Suite 4, 
      Forest Hills, NY 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian

      Albert Shalomov is a Gastroenterologist in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Shalomov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Campylobacter Infection, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Forest Hills, NY?

      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 Forest Hills, NY?

      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 Forest Hills, NY?

      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 Forest Hills, NY?

      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 Forest Hills, NY?

      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 Forest Hills, NY?

      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 Forest Hills, NY?

      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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