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    MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Portland, OR. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 2 are Distinguished.

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    46 providers found
      Elite in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Elite in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      4805 Ne Glisan St, Suite 6n60, 
      Portland, OR 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Demeester is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Demeester is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Demeester is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      4805 Ne Glisan St, Suite 6n60, 
      Portland, OR 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lee Swanstrom is a General Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Swanstrom is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Elite in Achalasia
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
      Elite in Achalasia
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
      4805 Northeast Glisan Street, Suite 6N60, 
      Portland, OR 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Reavis is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Reavis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Reavis is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Legacy Clinics LLC

      1130 Nw 22nd Ave, Suite 500, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Knowles is a General Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Knowles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Knowles is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      University Professional Services

      3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Fouad Otaki is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Otaki has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      The Oregon Clinic, PC

      Portland, OR 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christy Dunst is a General Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Dunst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dunst is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      University Professional Services

      15700 Sw Greystone Ct, 
      Beaverton, OR 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brett Sheppard is a General Surgeon in Beaverton, Oregon. Dr. Sheppard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Sheppard is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      1720 Sw 4th Ave, Apt #805, 
      Portland, OR 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eran Shlomovitz is a General Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Shlomovitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      University Professional Services

      3303 S Bond Ave, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Hunter is a General Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hunter is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      University Professional Services

      3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarah Diamond is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Diamond is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Colitis, Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Diamond is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      1040 Northwest 22nd Avenue, Suite 470, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Watkins is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Portland, OR 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Dolan is a General Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Dolan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      9205 Sw Barnes Rd, 
      Portland, OR 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Knapp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Knapp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Cerebral Hypoxia, Achalasia, and Van Der Woude Syndrome.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      1750 Sw Harbor Way, Suite 245, 
      Portland, OR 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Parent is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Parent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Achalasia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Diarrhea.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      University Professional Services

      3303 S Bond Ave, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Emily Jonica is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Jonica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholangitis, Bile Duct Stricture, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jonica is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      University Professional Services

      3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alia Qureshi is a General Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      1040 Northwest 22nd Avenue, Suite 470, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sabrina Drexel is a General Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Drexel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Achalasia, Umbilical Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Drexel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Northwest Gastroenterology Clinic LLC

      1130 Nw 22nd Ave, Suite 410, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Meghan Nesmith is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Nesmith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital And Medical Center

      1015 Nw 22nd Ave, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Siddharth Javia is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Javia has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Javia is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      500 Ne Multnomah St, Ste. 100 / Fl. 11, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Theodore Tollivoro is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Tollivoro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Portland, OR?

      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 Portland, OR?

      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 Portland, OR?

      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 Portland, OR?

      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 Portland, OR?

      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 Portland, OR?

      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 Portland, OR?

      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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