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    MediFind found 46521 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty. Of these, 37301 are Experienced, 7834 are Advanced, 1330 are Distinguished and 37 are Elite.

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    46,521 providers found
      John E. Pandolfino
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      32+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Pandolfino is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pandolfino has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Peter J. Kahrilas
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      46+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Kahrilas is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kahrilas has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Peter C. Belafsky
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      2521 Stockton Blvd, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Belafsky is an Otolaryngologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Belafsky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngitis, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Scott L. Gabbard
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      2049 East 100th Street, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Gabbard is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gabbard is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gabbard is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael F. Vaezi
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Center

      1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 1660, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Vaezi is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Vaezi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Achalasia, Heartburn, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vaezi is currently accepting new patients.

      Milan R. Amin
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      New York University

      550 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Milan Amin is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Amin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

      Hareth Raddawi
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      10500 S Cicero Ave, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hareth Raddawi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Raddawi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Craig R. Villari
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

      Proliance Surgeons

      1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
      Bellevue, WA 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Craig Villari, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist. He treats a broad spectrum of ear, nose, and throat conditions in both adults and children. He has a special interest in caring for voice, airway, and swallowing concerns and is a post-graduate member of the American Laryngologic Society. He takes great pride in making sure his patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options.Dr. Villari grew up in Buffalo, New York but spent other parts of his childhood in Saint Louis, Missouri and Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated summa cum laude from Emory University where he also completed medical training and otolaryngology residency. He completed an extra year of subspecialty training in laryngology at the University of California, San Francisco and then practiced for four years at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, serves as a peer-reviewer for top journals, and has been an invited national and international speaker for his field.He lives on the Eastside with his wife, their son, daughter, and basset hound, Pickles. Outside of medicine, he enjoys reading, golf, and following professional sports. He's a Kraken fan and optimistic the NBA will make a return to the Emerald City. Dr. Villari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Throat Cancer, and Laryngectomy.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Bedford Park, 
      Adelaide, SA, AU 

      Taher Omari practices in Adelaide, Australia. Mr. Omari is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Manchester, ENG, GB 

      Shaheen Hamdy practices in Manchester, United Kingdom. Hamdy is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Their top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Bowel Incontinence, Stroke, Barrett Esophagus, and Endoscopy.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Osnabrueck, NI, DE 

      Rainer Dziewas practices in Osnabrueck, Germany. Dziewas is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Their top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Stroke, Multiple System Atrophy, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Madrid, MD, ES 

      Pere Clave practices in Madrid, Spain. Clave is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Their top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Bowel Incontinence, Dehydration, and Malnutrition.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Patra, ESYE23, GR 

      Emilia Michou practices in Patra, Greece. Ms. Michou is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Stroke, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Gastrostomy.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      160-500 University Avenue, 
      Toronto, CA 

      Rosemary Martino practices in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Martino is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Ratzeburger Allee 160, 
      Luebeck, SH, DE 

      Nathalie Rommel practices in Luebeck, Germany. Ms. Rommel is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, and Esophageal Atresia.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Du Cane Road, 
      London, ENG, GB 

      Tobias Warnecke practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Warnecke is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Endoscopy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Mataro, CT, ES 

      Laia Rofes practices in Mataro, Spain. Ms. Rofes is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Stroke, and Bowel Incontinence.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Evan Dellon is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Dellon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dellon is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      600 Tianhe Road, 
      Guangzhou, CN 

      Zulin Dou practices in Guangzhou, China. Dou is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Their top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Stroke, Spasticity, and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS).

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      2315 Stockton Blvd, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Maggie Kuhn is an Otolaryngologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kuhn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Trichinosis, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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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 me?

      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 me?

      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 me?

      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 me?

      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 me?

      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 me?

      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 me?

      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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