Advanced in Achalasia

Dr. Nitin K. Ahuja

Gastroenterology
Penn Medicine
Penn Gastroenterology Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Advanced in Achalasia
Penn Medicine
Penn Gastroenterology Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Nitin Ahuja is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Ahuja is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Achalasia.

Graduate Institution
University Of Michigan
Residency
University of Virginia Health System
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
Gastroenterology, 2017
Fellowships
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male
Awards
Recognized in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue for 2025

Insurance

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Aetna
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Anthem
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Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
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Gateway Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
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  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Health Partners Plans
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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Medicare
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Oscar
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PA Health and Wellness
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Provider Partners Health Plan
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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Locations

Penn Gastroenterology Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Call: 215-349-8222

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ahuja has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Peptic Ulcer
Scleroderma
Anal Fissure
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Anemia
Radiation Enteritis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Gastroparesis
Mesenteric Artery Ischemia
Lactose Intolerance
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
Bowel Incontinence
Gastritis
Diarrhea
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


42 Total Publications

Concomitant Use of Prescription-Based Agents for Chronic Constipation: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.
Concomitant Use of Prescription-Based Agents for Chronic Constipation: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.
Journal: Gastro hep advances
Published: May 20, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Distinguished
    • Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
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      Distinguished
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    • Achalasia
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    • Bowel Incontinence
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      Advanced
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    • Diarrhea
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    • Encopresis
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    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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    • Esophagitis
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    • Acute Pancreatitis
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    • Anemia
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    • Angiodysplasia of the Colon
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    • Bacterial Gastroenteritis
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    • Barrett Esophagus
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    • Benign Esophageal Stricture
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