The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in Madison, WI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Madison, WI. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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15 providers found
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amber Shada is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Shada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UW Health Pharmacy Services

    750 University Row, 
    Madison, WI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Gaumnitz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Gaumnitz is rated as a Distinguished 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 Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine

    SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care Center

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zahir Rashid is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Rashid 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Rashid is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surg/Thoracic & Cardiac , Drug Enforcement Administration , Michigan Bureau Of Health Services , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Allan is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI and earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health-Madison. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Duke University in Durham, NC. Allan's practice is focused on colonoscopies, gastroscopies, ERCP, hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and pancreatobiliary disease. Dr. Allan is a member of the American Gastroenterological Society and the American College of Gastroenterology. In his free time, Dr. Allan enjoys travel, running, and home improvement. Dr. Allan 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 Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Allan is board certified in American Board Of IM/Gastroenterology , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Gonzaga is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Gonzaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gonzaga is board certified in American Board Of IM/Gastroenterology , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group - General Surgery

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bendewald specializes in advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. He obtained his undergraduate degree from St. John's University in Minnesota and earned his medical degree from the University of South Dakota. He completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and his fellowship at Indiana University in Indianapolis. While Dr. Bendewald's practice focuses in bariatric surgery, he is also experienced in performing surgeries related to a wide variety of conditions ¬- gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), paraesophageal (hiatal) hernia, diaphragmatic hernia, inguinal and ventral/incisional hernia, achalasia, gallbladder disease and diverticulitis. He also performs enterra and gastroparesis along with surgeries to treat both colon and gastric cancer. In surveys conducted by Madison Magazine, Dr. Bendewalds's peers have consistently named him as one of Madison's Top Doctors for bariatric surgery. Dr. Bendewald is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Wisconsin Surgical Society, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, the Society for Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). In his free time, Dr. Bendewald volunteers at the Dean Foundation Benevolent Specialist Project Free Clinic. He also enjoys spending time at home with his wife and taking their mixed Labrador/Collie dog for walks. Dr. Bendewald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bendewald is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Malcolm Decamp is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Decamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics Authority

    20 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Trowbridge is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Trowbridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, and Hypercalcemia.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Lidor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Lidor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Lidor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Funk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Funk 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 Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Ewy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Ewy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Ewy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Kalapala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Kalapala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Achalasia, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology

    UW Health Pharmacy Services

    750 University Row, 
    Madison, WI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Lomeli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Lomeli 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 Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    UW Health-East Clinic

    5249 E Terrace Dr, 
    Madison, WI 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Cheung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Esophageal Perforation, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    UW Health Junction RD Medical Center PPM

    451 Junction Rd, 
    Madison, WI 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cassandra Valmadrid is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Valmadrid is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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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