The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Providence, RI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Providence, RI. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Univ. Cardiovascular Surgical Associates Inc.

    2 Dudley St Ste 470, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abbas Abbas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Abbas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aurora Pryor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Pryor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

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

    Pranith Perera is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Perera is rated as an Advanced 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Achalasia, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

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

    Peter Margolis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Margolis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, and Colitis.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    The Miriam Hospital

    146 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Pressman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Pressman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Miriam Hospital

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

    Kwame Dapaah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Dapaah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    University Gastroenterology

    148 W River St Ste 3, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Ferreira is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ferreira is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Internal Medicine Associates Inc.

    1150 Reservoir Ave Ste 201, 
    Cranston, RI 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morris Elevado is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Elevado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Women & Infants-Outpatient Nutrition Services

    100 Dudley St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christy Dibble is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Dibble is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

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

    Paul Akerman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Akerman 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

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

    Eric Newton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Newton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

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

    William Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

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

    Kevin Palumbo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Palumbo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, and Portal Hypertension.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

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

    Amer Malik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

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

    Sheldon Lidofsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Lidofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Endoscopy Associates LLC

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valley Dreisbach is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Dreisbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

    50 Maude St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nabil Toubia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Toubia 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Coastal Medical Sleep Disorders Center

    450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Bldg 6, 
    East Providence, RI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deqiang Zhang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Zhang 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Miriam Hospital

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

    David Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Malnutrition, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Bayside Endoscopy Center LLC

    148 W River St Ste 3, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Nadelson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Nadelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Providence, 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 Providence, 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 Providence, 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 Providence, 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 Providence, 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 Providence, 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 Providence, 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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