Achalasia

Treatment in Minnesota

Specialists in Gastroenterology and Thoracic (Chest) Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota care for patients who have achalasia with the treatments described in these pages.

The Gastroenterology Department at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota has been the top-ranked "Digestive Disorders" practice by U.S. News and World Report for several years. The thoracic surgeons at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota have made many innovative advances in the field of surgery related to digestive disorders.

Patients at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota are seen by a team of specialists coordinated by a primary physician. Test results are usually available the same day and patients who require surgery can usually be scheduled for surgery within one to two days or at their convenience. Continuing care is provided by Mayo Clinic specialists in close coordination with the patient's primary physician at home.

Appointments

For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at (507) 538-3270 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.