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    MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Cranston, RI. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    42 providers found
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery

      University Surgical Associates, Inc.

      2 Dudley St, Suite 470, 
      Providence, RI 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abbas Abbas is a Thoracic Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Abbas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Kwame O. Dapaah-Afriyie
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Lifespan Physician Group Inc

      164 Summit Ave, 
      Providence, RI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kwame Dapaah-Afriyie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Dapaah-Afriyie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Sepsis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      University Surgical Associates, Inc.

      195 Collyer St, Suite 302, 
      Providence, RI 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Luhrs is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Luhrs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Bypass, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Luhrs is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Achalasia
      Experienced in Achalasia

      University Surgical Associates, Inc.

      562 Washington St, 
      South Attleboro, MA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marcoandrea Giorgi is a General Surgeon in South Attleboro, Massachusetts. Dr. Giorgi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Internal Medicine Associates Inc

      1150 Reservoir Ave, Suite 201, 
      Cranston, RI 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Morris Elevado is a Gastroenterologist in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Elevado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Prospect Chartercare Physicians LLC

      1681 Cranston St, 
      Cranston, RI 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dieter Pohl is a General Surgeon in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Pohl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Achalasia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pranith Perera is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Perera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Achalasia, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Ferreira is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ferreira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Margolis is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Margolis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, and Colitis.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Pianka is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Pianka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      University Surgical Associates, Inc.

      2 Dudley St, Suite 470, 
      Providence, RI 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aurora Pryor is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Pryor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Lifespan Physician Group Inc

      593 Eddy St, 
      Providence, RI 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amanda Pressman is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Pressman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      1050 Warwick Ave, 
      Warwick, RI 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Lowney is a Gastroenterologist in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Lowney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, and Achalasia.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      1150 Reservoir Ave, Suite 201, 
      Cranston, RI 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Powers is a Gastroenterologist in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Internal Medicine Associates Inc

      1150 Reservoir Ave, Suite 201, 
      Cranston, RI 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Wolfgang is a Gastroenterologist in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Wolfgang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Prospect Chartercare Physicians LLC

      1681 Cranston St, 
      Cranston, RI 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nabil Toubia is a Gastroenterologist in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Toubia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Rhode Island Hospital

      245 Chapman St, Suite 300, 
      Providence, RI 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Harlan Rich is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Rich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Berthiaume is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Berthiaume is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Cribb is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Cribb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Akerman is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Akerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, 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 Cranston, RI?

      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 Cranston, RI?

      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 Cranston, RI?

      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 Cranston, RI?

      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 Cranston, RI?

      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 Cranston, RI?

      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 Cranston, RI?

      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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