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  1. Ernest P. Bouras, M.D.

    Ernest P. Bouras, M.D.

    1. Gastroenterologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Bravo capsule pH test, GI motility test, Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Esophageal manometry, Esophageal dilation, Ablat...ion therapy, Anorectal manometry, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Breath testing, pH testing, Impedance pH testing, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Dysphagia, Colon cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal disorder, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal cancer, Constipation, Gastrointestinal varices, Gastroparesis, Esophageal stricture, Esophageal spasms, Radiation proctopathy, Esophageal foreign body , Indigestion, Colonic dysmotility, Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, Polyp, Gastrointestinal perforation

  2. Steven Bowers, M.D.

    Steven Bowers, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Gastrectomy, Fundoplication, Gastric bypass surgery, Heller myotomy, Peroral endoscopic myotomy, Minimally invasive eso...phagectomy, Transoral incisionless fundoplication, Achalasia, Hernia, Barrett's esophagus, Stomach cancer, Esophageal cancer, Gastroparesis, Zenker's diverticulum

  3. Stephen D. Cassivi, M.D., M.S.

    Stephen D. Cassivi, M.D., M.S.

    1. Thoracic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Lung surgery, VATS, Chest surgery, Lung cancer screening, Esophageal dilation, Pleurodesis, Chest wall biopsy, Lung bio...psy, Esophagectomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Bronchoscopy, Median sternotomy, Robotic surgery, Esophageal reconstruction, Thymectomy, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, Lung volume reduction surgery, Heller myotomy, Esophagoscopy, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery, Lobectomy, Hiatal hernia repair, VATS lobectomy, Wedge resection of lung, Mediastinotomy, Chest reconstruction, Mediastinoscopy, Carinal resection, Bleb resection, Decortication, Chest wall resection, Thoracotomy, Robotic lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Minimally invasive lung resection, Chest wall reconstruction, Thoracoplasty, Robotic thymectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Lung resection, Pleurectomy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Robotic segmentectomy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Emphysema, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Lung nodule, Paraesophageal hernia, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Esophageal cancer, Hiatal hernia, Non-small cell lung cancer, Small cell lung cancer, Diaphragmatic hernia, Chondrosarcoma, Carcinoid tumor, Solitary fibrous tumor, Lung tumor, Fibrosarcoma, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Chest wall tumor, Thymic tumor, Lung mass, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor, Malignant pleural effusion, Large cell lung cancer, Indeterminate pulmonary nodule, Squamous cell lung cancer, Sarcomatoid lung cancer, Multifocal lung cancer, Lung metastasis, Sliding hiatal hernia, Bronchogenic cyst, Young-onset esophageal cancer

  4. D Chamil Codipilly, M.D.

    D Chamil Codipilly, M.D.

    1. Gastroenterologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Colonoscopy, Esophageal manometry, Esophageal dilation, Esophagoscopy, pH testing, Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal reflux d...isease, Achalasia, Eosinophilic esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal cancer, Esophageal stricture, Eosinophilic gastroenteritis

  5. Jonathan D'Cunha, M.D., Ph.D.

    Jonathan D'Cunha, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Thoracic Surgeon
    2. Surgeon
    3. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Esophagostomy, Lung surgery, Lung transplant, Chest surgery, Esophageal dilation, Lung biopsy, Esophagectomy, Esophagea...l reconstruction, Lung volume reduction surgery, Esophageal stenting, Heller myotomy, Esophagoscopy, Chest reconstruction, Decortication, Tracheal resection, Chest wall resection, Esophageal diverticulectomy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Chylothorax, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Lung nodule, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Tracheal stenosis, Esophageal cancer, Lung disorder, Hiatal hernia, Lung tumor, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Chest wall tumor, Thymic tumor, Lung mass, Mediastinal tumor, Chronic lung disease, Chest infection

  6. Fernando F. Elli, M.D.

    Fernando F. Elli, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Gastrectomy, Adrenalectomy, Bariatric surgery, Esophagectomy, Nissen fundoplication, Minimally invasive surgery, Roboti...c surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Hiatal hernia repair, Achalasia, Obesity, Adrenal disorder, Hernia, Barrett's esophagus, Stomach cancer, Esophageal cancer, Gastroparesis, Hiatal hernia

  7. Dawn Francis, M.D.

    Dawn Francis, M.D.

    1. Gastroenterologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Esophageal manometry, Esophageal dilation, Esophagoscopy, Biopsy, Colon cancer prevention..., Esophageal cancer prevention, Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Eosinophilic esophagitis, Esophagitis, Heartburn, Esophageal stricture, Esophageal spasms, Dysphagia lusoria

  8. Kristi L. Harold, M.D.

    Kristi L. Harold, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Bariatric surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Hernia repair, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Obesity, Gastrointe...stinal disorder, Inguinal hernia, Ventral hernia, Tumors and masses

  9. Jennifer L. Horsley-Silva, M.D.
    Areas of focus:

    Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic procedure, Endoscopic biopsy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Eosi...nophilic esophagitis, Esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus

  10. Terry L. Jue, M.D.

    Terry L. Jue, M.D.

    1. Gastroenterologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    ERCP, Endoscopic ultrasound, Peroral endoscopic myotomy, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Endoscopic submucosal dissection..., Achalasia, Colon polyps, Bile duct stone, Bile duct stricture, Pancreatic disorder

Research

Mayo Clinic researchers are working on ways to better diagnose and treat achalasia. Specific efforts include studies comparing the long-term effectiveness of various treatment options.

Mayo's Motility Clinic conducts laboratory and clinical research on motility and functional gastrointestinal disorders, including changes in nerve function in the gastrointestinal tract.

Publications

See a list of publications about achalasia by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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