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    MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near New Kensington, PA. Of these, 114 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Nagib Manov
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics

      UPMC St. Margaret Geriatric Care Center - Oakmont

      1215 Hulton Road, Suite 100, 
      Oakmont, PA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian

      Nagib Manov, MD, specializes in geriatric medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. Dr. Manov completed his fellowship at UPMC St. Margaret Memorial Hospital, residency at Easton Hospital and medical degree at University of Sarajevo. Dr. Manov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Alzheimer's Disease.

      Umesh A. Golani
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Golani Medical Associates-UPMC

      135 Allegheny Avenue, Suite C, 
      Oakmont, PA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Umesh Golani, MD, is an internal medicine physician and certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Golani received his medical degree from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and completed a residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Golani clinical interests include reading and writing. He has is a member of American College of Physicians. Dr. Golani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Muscle Atrophy, Alzheimer's Disease, and Anemia.

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      Suman Golla
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Golla ENT

      107 Gamma Drive, Suite 110, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi

      Suman Golla is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Golla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Infant Hearing Loss, and Perichondritis.

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      Brooke N. Bednarski
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Otolaryngology

      125 Daugherty Drive, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brooke N. Bosley Bednarski, MD, specializes in otolaryngology and is board-certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology. She is affiliated with UPMC East. Dr. Bosley Bednarski completed her residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Bednarski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and DFNB1.

      Bridget C. Hathaway
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Daugherty Drive

      125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 400, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bridget Hathaway, MD, specializes in Otolaryngology and is certified in Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck by the American Board of Otolaryngology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology and is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Mercy & UPMC St Margaret. She completed her medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hathaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      305 7th St, 
      New Kensington, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Surinder Bajwa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bajwa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      301 1st Ave, 
      Tarentum, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Glick is a Gastroenterologist in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. Dr. Glick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Allegheny Clinic

      301 E 1st Ave, Allegheny Center For Diges, 
      Tarentum, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hyman Lipsitz is a Gastroenterologist in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lipsitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Allegheny Clinic

      1621 Union Ave, Suite C, 
      Natrona Heights, PA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Shin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Steven B. Chinn
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Shadyside

      5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 211, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven B. Chinn, MD, specializes in otolaryngology and is board-certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC East. Dr. Chinn completed his fellowship at the University of Texas, residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center and medical degree at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Chinn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

      Jonas T. Johnson
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      UPMC Head And Neck Survivorship Clinic

      203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Jonas Johnson is a professor of otolaryngology and radiation oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology and a professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. In addition, he has been named as a top doctor in America by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Dr. Johnson has received many awards for his teaching and medical accomplishments and is a past president of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Head and Neck Society. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Swallowing Difficulty, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

      Libby J. Smith
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Mercy

      1400 Locust Street, Suite 2100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Libby Smith, DO, is a fellowship-trained laryngologist in the Department of Otolaryngology. She is the Director of the UPMC Voice Center and is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following this, she completed her otolaryngology residency at Ohio University, based in Dayton, OH, followed by her fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University/Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Perichondritis, and Endoscopy.

      Heather M. Hanzlik
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Natrona Heights Medical Associates-UPMC

      1800 Union Avenue, 
      Natrona Heights, PA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Heather Hanzlik, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Natrona Heights Medical Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. She completed her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine and residency at Allegheny General Hospital Robert Wood Program. Dr. Hanzlik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, and Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency.

      Vidya Szymkowiak
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Russellton Medical Group-UPMC

      2585 Freeport Road, One Alexander Center, Suite 201, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vidya Szymkowiak, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Russellton Medical Group-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. She completed her fellowship and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Szymkowiak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency.

      Wendy M. Craig
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates-UPMC

      1000 Integrity Drive, Suite 110, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Wendy Craig, DO, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Gastroenterology Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her fellowship at the Drexel/Hahnemann University College of Medicine and her medical education at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Hitendra Patel
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates-UPMC

      1000 Integrity Drive, Suite 110, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hitendra Patel, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Gastroenterology Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC East. He completed his medical degree at Baroda Medical College and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Farhad Ismail
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates-UPMC

      1000 Integrity Drive, Suite 110, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients

      Farhad Ismail-Beigi, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Gastroenterology Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC East and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine/Academic Affairs and fellowship at the University of Washington School of Medicine/Academic Affairs. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Esophagitis, Crohn's Disease, and Diarrhea.

      Charles C. Gabbert
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      UPMC Digestive Health Care

      200 Delafield Road, Suite 2005, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Gabbert, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Gabbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Rogi Paul
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC Keystone Primary Care-Dr. Paul

      125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 200, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Malayalam
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Rogi Paul is an internal medicine physician certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Paul earned his medical degree from Grant Medical College in Bombay, India, and completed his residency at St. Francis Medical Center in Pittsburgh. He also trained in internal and general medicine at Bombay University in India and at the Royal College of Physicians in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Dr. Paul, who sees patients ages 12 to geriatric, treats many conditions including diabetes type 2, overweight, hypertension, high cholesterol, migraine, sleep apnea, bronchial asthma, COPD, heart diseases, mental health problems, dementia, and neurological, allergic, dermatological, urological, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal diseases. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Allegheny County Medical Society. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

      Ibrahim Fanous
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      HealthFirst Medical Associates-UPMC

      400 Oxford Drive, Suite 202, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ibrahim Fanous, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fanous received his medical degree from the University of Cairo, Egypt, and completed his residency at UPMC McKeesport. Dr. Fanous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Stiff Person Syndrome, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Swallowing Difficulty?

      Difficulty with swallowing is the feeling that food or liquid is stuck in the throat or at any point before the food enters the stomach. This problem is also called dysphagia.

      When should I see a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near New Kensington, PA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near New Kensington, PA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Swallowing Difficulty doctors near New Kensington, PA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Swallowing Difficulty doctors near New Kensington, PA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near New Kensington, PA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Swallowing Difficulty doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Swallowing Difficulty doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near New Kensington, PA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Swallowing Difficulty doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Swallowing Difficulty doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Swallowing Difficulty doctors near New Kensington, PA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Swallowing Difficulty doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Swallowing Difficulty doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Swallowing Difficulty doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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