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  1. Allon Kahn, M.D.

    Allon Kahn, M.D.

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

    Radiofrequency ablation, Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Esophageal dilation, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Cryotherapy, ...Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Eosinophilic esophagitis, Esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal cancer, Esophageal stricture

  2. Denise B. Klinkner, M.D., M.Ed.

    Denise B. Klinkner, M.D., M.Ed.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Surgeon
    3. Pediatric Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Surgical procedure, Intensive care, Trauma care, Minimally invasive surgery, Rib stabilization, Fecal incontinence, Can...cer, Hydrocele, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Irritable bowel syndrome, Slipping rib syndrome, Achalasia, Pectus excavatum, Pectus carinatum, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Germ cell tumor, Ulcerative colitis, Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Hemangioma, Intestinal obstruction, Hyperhidrosis, Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Benign adrenal tumor, Crohn's disease, Colon polyps, Rectal prolapse, Immune thrombocytopenia, Gallstones, Hirschsprung's disease, Adnexal tumor, Conjoined twins, Diaphragmatic hernia, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Pediatric trauma, Adrenal cancer, Embryonal tumor, Sarcoma, Wilms' tumor, Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome

  3. Andree H. Koop, M.D.

    Andree H. Koop, M.D.

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

    Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Eosinophil...ic esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal stricture

  4. Vivek Kumbhari, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.

    Vivek Kumbhari, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.

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

    Colonoscopy, ERCP, Endoscopic ultrasound, Balloon-assisted enteroscopy, Intragastric balloon procedure, Transoral outle...t reduction, Endoscopic GI leak procedure, Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, Peroral endoscopic myotomy, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Endoscopic submucosal dissection, Endoscopic full-thickness resection, Transoral incisionless fundoplication, Colon cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Pancreatic cancer, Achalasia, Obesity, Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal disorder, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal cancer, Gastrointestinal varices, Gallstones, Gastroparesis, Pancreatic cyst, Zenker's diverticulum, Gallbladder cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Polyp, Gallbladder polyp, Pancreatic insufficiency, Pancreatic disorder, Gastrointestinal perforation

  5. Daniel F. Labuz, M.D.

    Daniel F. Labuz, M.D.

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

    Adrenalectomy, Lung surgery, Nephrectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Oophorectomy, Splenectomy, Chest surgery, Fertility pre...servation, Abdominal surgery, Nissen fundoplication, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Heller myotomy, Nuss procedure, Liver resection, Single-incision laparoscopic surgery, Hiatal hernia repair, Diaphragmatic hernia repair, Neonatal surgery, Fecal incontinence, Cancer, Hydrocele, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Inflammatory bowel disease, Achalasia, Pectus excavatum, Pectus carinatum, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Germ cell tumor, Ulcerative colitis, Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Pulmonary sequestration, Hemangioma, Intestinal obstruction, Hyperhidrosis, Constipation in children, Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Benign adrenal tumor, Crohn's disease, Rectal prolapse, Immune thrombocytopenia, Gallstones, Hirschsprung's disease, Adnexal tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Pediatric trauma, Adrenal cancer, Embryonal tumor, Sarcoma, Wilms' tumor, Chest wall tumor, Tracheomalacia, Congenital lung malformation, Chest wall deformity

  6. Brian E. Lacy, M.D.

    Brian E. Lacy, M.D.

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

    Bravo capsule pH test, Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Gastrointestinal transit study, Esophageal manometry, Anorectal ma...nometry, Gastric emptying study, Breath testing, Impedance pH testing, pH testing, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Irritable bowel syndrome, Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, Achalasia, Functional dyspepsia, Constipation, Gastroparesis, Indigestion, Intestinal pseudo-obstruction, Visceral pain

  7. Joseph A. Murray, M.D.

    Joseph A. Murray, M.D.

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

    Celiac disease, Achalasia

  8. Maoyin Pang, M.D., Ph.D.

    Maoyin Pang, M.D., Ph.D.

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

    Bravo capsule pH test, Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Flexible bronchoscopy, Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal reflux disease,... Heartburn, Achalasia, Eosinophilic esophagitis, Esophagitis, Esophageal stricture, Esophageal spasms

  9. David G. Pearson, M.D.

    David G. Pearson, M.D.

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

    Adrenalectomy, Bariatric surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Hernia repair, Sleeve gastrectomy, Cholecystectomy, Appendectom...y, Intragastric balloon procedure, Nissen fundoplication, Robotic surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Esophagoscopy, Hiatal hernia repair, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Achalasia, Obesity, Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Appendicitis, Gallstones, Ventral hernia, Diaphragmatic hernia, Adrenal cancer, Cholecystitis

  10. Varan Perananthan, M.D., Ph.D.

    Varan Perananthan, M.D., Ph.D.

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

    Upper endoscopy, Esophageal reflux scan, Colonoscopy, Esophageal manometry, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Endoscopic di...lation, Dysphagia, Lichen planus, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Eosinophilic esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal cancer, Colon polyps, Zenker's diverticulum, Eosinophilic gastroenteritis, Esophageal cyst, Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia

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.

Research Profiles

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