A start to finding a doctor for surgery/treatment for newbies.

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first off, welcome you found us....

read the " my story " parts under files. lots of good info there.

search things like

balloon dialation vs heller mytomy

heller prodedure

heller myotomy discharge instructions

on " google "

California ( san Fran. & LA) the unviversities and hospitals have

done many studies on different procedures.

the top 50 hospitals in the usa for digestive disorders.

follow this link.

http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/best-hospitals/search.php?

spec=ihqgast

Then you can find people in your area, maybe. going to larger cities

does matter.

allways ask BEFORE making your apt ,

How many Achalasia people has DR. ______ seen ?

What is his/her experience?

what procedures are done in office ( what are sent out to a local

hospital)? you may not like the hospital they send you to, you may

be able to request a different hospital.

there are loads more tips , but that should get you started, there

are kids, parents and the old wise ones here to offer compasion and

answer you questions.

-Dana Mills, VA