The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors in Australia

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 175 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Australia. Of these, 115 are Experienced, 43 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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

    Taher Omari practices practicing medicine in Adelaide, Australia. Mr. Omari is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    1 Discovery Drive, 
    Townsville, QLD, AU 

    Renee Speyer practices practicing medicine in Townsville, Australia. Ms. Speyer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Malnutrition.

    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Michal Szczesniak practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Szczesniak is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    1 Hospital Boulevard, 
    Southport, QLD, AU 

    Kelly Weir practices practicing medicine in Southport, Australia. Ms. Weir is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Chronic Cough.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Elizabeth Ward practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Ms. Ward is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Milroy Disease, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Parklands Dr, 
    Southport, QLD, AU 

    Robert Ware practices practicing medicine in Southport, Australia. Mr. Ware is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Wellington Rd, 
    Clayton, VIC, AU 

    Daryl Lim Joon practices practicing medicine in Clayton, Australia. Mr. Lim Joon is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Anna Rumbach practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Ms. Rumbach is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Dysarthria, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Perichondritis, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    St George And Sutherland Clinical School, 
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Ian Cook practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Cook is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Major Depression, Achalasia, Laryngectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    20 Cornwall St, 
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Julie Cichero practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Ms. Cichero is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Dehydration, and Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Kent St, 
    Bentley, WA, AU 

    Reinie Cordier practices practicing medicine in Bentley, Australia. Cordier is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    75 East Street, 
    Lidcombe, NSW, AU 

    Hans Bogaardt practices practicing medicine in Lidcombe, Australia. Mr. Bogaardt is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Tongue Tie, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Laryngectomy, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Katherine Benfer practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Benfer is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Swallowing Difficulty, Spasticity, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Sebastian Doeltgen practices practicing medicine in Adelaide, Australia. Mr. Doeltgen is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dehydration, and Stroke.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Building 42, Hospital Rd, 
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Nicola Clayton practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Ms. Clayton is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and COVID-19.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Herston Rd, 
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Roslyn Boyd practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Ms. Boyd is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Osteotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Port Road, 
    Adelaide, SA, AU 

    Richard Holloway practices practicing medicine in Adelaide, Australia. Mr. Holloway is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    199 Ipswich Road, 
    Woolloongabba, QLD, AU 

    Sandro Porceddu practices practicing medicine in Woolloongabba, Australia. Mr. Porceddu is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Human Papillomavirus Infection, Swallowing Difficulty, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gold Coast, QLD, AU 

    Petrea Cornwell practices practicing medicine in Gold Coast, Australia. Ms. Cornwell is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Clare Burns practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Ms. Burns is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Tongue Tie, Dry Mouth, and Laryngectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Australia?

    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 in Australia?

    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 in Australia?

    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 in Australia?

    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 in Australia?

    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 in Australia?

    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 in Australia?

    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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