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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 69 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Staten Island, NY. Of these, 57 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    69 providers found
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      New York University

      111 Broadway, 
      New York, NY 
       (11.5 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.

      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      New York University

      530 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (14.5 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?
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Sottile And Megna MD PC

      360 Edison St, 
      Staten Island, NY 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sherif Andrawes is a Gastroenterologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Andrawes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      North Shore-Lij Medical PC

      475 Seaview Ave, 
      Staten Island, NY 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jean Chalhoub is a Gastroenterologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Chalhoub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      530 New Brunswick Ave, 
      Perth Amboy, NJ 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lava Patel is a General Surgeon in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hernia, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Maimonides Medical Center Mmc Gastroenterology Fpp

      4802 10th Ave, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (9.0 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.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Sottile And Megna MD PC

      360 Edison St, 
      Staten Island, NY 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lawrence Mancino is a Gastroenterologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Mancino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      North Shore-Lij Medical PC

      4106 Hylan Blvd, 
      Staten Island, NY 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Youssef El Douaihy is a Gastroenterologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. El Douaihy has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Prostatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Experienced in Achalasia

      North Shore-Lij Medical PC

      501 Seaview Ave, Suite 202, 
      Staten Island, NY 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Manuel Villa-Sanchez is a Thoracic Surgeon in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Villa-Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Experienced in Achalasia

      North Shore-Lij Medical PC

      242 Mason Ave, 
      Staten Island, NY 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vishnu Suresh-Kumar is a Gastroenterologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Suresh-Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Advantagecare Physicians PC

      4771 Hylan Blvd, 
      Staten Island, NY 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wilfredo Velez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Velez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Wandering Spleen, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Acute Mountain Sickness.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      355 Bard Ave, 
      Staten Island, NY 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Redeat Assefa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Assefa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Gi Medical Services PC

      305 Seguine Ave, 
      Staten Island, NY 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kiranpreet Parmar is a Gastroenterologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Parmar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      New York University

      560 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (14.5 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.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      554 Henry St, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (10.6 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 
       (11.5 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.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Union Square Medical Associates, PC

      824 Elizabeth Ave, 
      Elizabeth, NJ 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Guillermo Munoz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Munoz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Munoz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Rwjbh Emergency Medicine Associates, LLC

      225 Williamson St, 
      Elizabeth, NJ 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sadia Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Necrosis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Brooklyn PLLC

      9921 4th Ave, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rabin Rahmani is a Gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Rahmani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Diarrhea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Brooklyn PLLC

      9921 4th Ave, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anush Vasikaran is a Gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Vasikaran has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroparesis, Lymphocytic Colitis, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, 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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