The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Salt Lake City, UT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Salt Lake City, UT. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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26 providers found
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    Huntsman Cancer Hospital

    1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fidel Verdugo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Verdugo is rated as a Distinguished 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 Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Intermountain Thoracic, Lung, Esophageal Surgery

    5169 S Cottonwood St Ste 640, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Virginia Litle is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Litle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Litle is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Litle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology - Hci

    1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Gawron is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Gawron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colorectal Cancer, Achalasia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gawron is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gawron is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Lds Hospital Physicians

    8 Th Avenue C St, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Merrill is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Merrill 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Painful Swallowing, Lithotripsy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Merrill is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Merrill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology - Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital

    85 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luke Gessel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Gessel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gessel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gessel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Utah Hospital Gastroenterology Division

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathryn Peterson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Peterson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Utah Hospital Gastroenterology Division

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Silon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Silon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Esophagitis, Collagenous Colitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Silon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Silon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Utah Hospital Gastroenterology Division

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Morris is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Stent Placement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Morris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Practice
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Practice

    General Surgery - Sugarhouse

    1280 E Stringham Ave, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Morrow is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Morrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Morrow is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Morrow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Practice
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Practice

    General Surgery - Sugarhouse

    1280 E Stringham Ave, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Volckmann is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Volckmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Volckmann is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Volckmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology - Redwood

    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Fang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Fang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Esophagitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5171 S Cottonwood St Ste 210, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Boschert is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Boschert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Intermountain Thoracic, Lung, Esophageal Surgery

    5169 S Cottonwood St Ste 640, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Griffin is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Griffin is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Granite Peaks Gi

    1393 E Sego Lily Dr, 
    Sandy, UT 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Schmidt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sandy, Utah. Dr. Schmidt 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 Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schmidt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Utah Gastroenterology

    1393 E Sego Lily Dr, 
    Sandy, UT 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Barnett is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sandy, Utah. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastric Dysmotility. Dr. Barnett is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Barnett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Utah Gastroenterology

    1393 E Sego Lily Dr, 
    Sandy, UT 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Stewart is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sandy, Utah. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Stewart is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Uuhc Redwood Health Center

    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hugh Stoneburner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Stoneburner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Stoneburner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Stoneburner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Practice
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Practice

    Rodrick D Mckinlay MD PC

    1160 E 3900 S Ste 4100, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rodrick Mckinlay is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Mckinlay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mckinlay is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mckinlay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    Utah Gastroenterology LLC

    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peder Pedersen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Pedersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Practice
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Practice

    Imed Physicians

    5121 S Cottonwood St, 
    Murray, UT 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Price is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Murray, Utah. Dr. Price 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 Hernia, Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Price is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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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