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    MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Puyallup, WA. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    26 providers found
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      9230 Sky Island Dr E, 
      Bonney Lake, WA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Corie Sandall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Sandall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sandall is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      401 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Castilian, French, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicholas Sun is a Gastroenterologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Family Medicine

      South Hill Family Medicine PC

      3908 10th St Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Castilian, Farsi, Filipino, Hindi, Japanese, Marathi, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Stout is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Stout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Pheochromocytoma. Dr. Stout is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Achalasia
      Experienced in Achalasia

      South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC

      407 14th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Mclaughlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Mclaughlin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Achalasia, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Mclaughlin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      401 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Kaptik is a Gastroenterologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Kaptik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kaptik is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      Puyallup, WA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeremiah Ojeaburu is a Gastroenterologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Ojeaburu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      Puyallup, WA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Oussama Moussan is a Gastroenterologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Moussan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      33915 1st Way S, Suite 200, 
      Federal Way, WA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lin Huang is a Gastroenterologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lithotripsy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Templin is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Templin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Templin is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      2202 S Cedar St, Suite 330, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ralph Katsman is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Katsman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      11216 Sunrise Blvd E, Suite 3 207, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Rosenblatt is a Gastroenterologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Rosenblatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Franciscan Medical Group

      34515 9th Ave S, 
      Federal Way, WA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Japanese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Bushyhead is a Gastroenterologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Bushyhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bushyhead is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Franciscan Medical Group

      34515 9th Ave S, 
      Federal Way, WA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, Russian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Scheurich is a Gastroenterologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Scheurich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Scheurich is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1717 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, German
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Potter is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Potter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Potter is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1717 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bulgarian, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Cuadrado is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Cuadrado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinal Tumor, Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Mediastinitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cuadrado is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      1717 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1717 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Mulhall is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mulhall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      1112 6th Ave, 200, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Lyons is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Lower Esophageal Ring. Dr. Lyons is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1112 6th Ave, Suite 200, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ioannis Papadopoulos is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Papadopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Achalasia
      Gastroenterology

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1112 6th Ave, Suite 200, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Diane Bai is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Bai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Puyallup, WA?

      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 Puyallup, WA?

      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 Puyallup, WA?

      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 Puyallup, WA?

      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 Puyallup, WA?

      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 Puyallup, WA?

      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 Puyallup, WA?

      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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