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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Nashville, TN. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    33 providers found
      Michael F. Vaezi
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Center

      1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 1660, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Vaezi is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Vaezi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Achalasia, Heartburn, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vaezi is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 22nd Ave S, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dhyanesh Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Heartburn, Esophagitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Lind is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lind is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lind is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Holzman is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Holzman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Holzman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chetan Aher is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Aher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Aher is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology | General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology | General Surgery

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rishi Naik is a Gastroenterologist and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Naik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Naik is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Sharp is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sharp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Hernia, Achalasia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sharp is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      2010 Church Street, Suite 420, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Allan Bailey is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Saint Thomas Medical Partners

      301 21st Ave N, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Lazar is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lazar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Heritage Medical Associates PC

      222 22nd Ave N, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Parker is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Heritage Medical Associates PC

      222 22nd Ave N, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Scarpero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Scarpero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Scarpero is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Columbia Medical Group - The Frist Clinic Inc

      330 23rd N Ave, Suite 500, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Schneider is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Columbia Medical Group - The Frist Clinic Inc

      330 23rd N Ave, Suite 300, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abu Fakhruddin is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Fakhruddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Columbia Medical Group - The Frist Clinic Inc

      2400 Patterson St, Suite 400, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ira Stein is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Columbia Medical Group - The Frist Clinic Inc

      2400 Patterson St, Suite 400, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Beuter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Beuter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Beuter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Columbia Medical Group - The Frist Clinic Inc

      2400 Patterson St, Suite 400, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronald Pruitt is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pruitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Achalasia
      General Surgery

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 22nd Ave S, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Broucek is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Broucek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Broucek is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 22nd Ave S, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shabnam Sarker is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sarker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Gastroparesis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sarker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Reid Ness is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Polyps, Gastroparesis, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ness is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephanie Mcabee is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mcabee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mcabee is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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 Nashville, TN?

      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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