The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors in Brazil

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 113 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Brazil. Of these, 93 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Ana M. Furkim
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Ana M. Furkim
    Referral may be required
    Florianopolis, SC, BR 

    Ana Furkim practices practicing medicine in Florianopolis, Brazil. Ms. Furkim 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, Congenital Syphilis, Malnutrition, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Lucia F. Mourao
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Lucia F. Mourao
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, SP, BR 

    Lucia Mourao practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Ms. Mourao 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, Dysarthria, Parkinson's Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Roberto O. Dantas
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Roberto O. Dantas
    Referral may be required
    Ribeirao Preto, SP, BR 

    Roberto Dantas practices practicing medicine in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. Mr. Dantas is rated as an Advanced 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, Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, and Laryngectomy.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Geraldo P. Jotz
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Geraldo P. Jotz
    Referral may be required
    Health Sciences Postgraduate Course, 
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 

    Geraldo Jotz practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Mr. Jotz is rated as an Advanced 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, COVID-19, Dysarthria, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Fernanda C. Sassi
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Fernanda C. Sassi
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Fernanda Sassi practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Sassi 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, Gastroschisis, Nemaline Myopathy, and Ataxia-Telangiectasia.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Roberta G. Da Silva
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Roberta G. Da Silva
    Referral may be required
    Marilia, SP, BR 

    Roberta Da Silva practices practicing medicine in Marilia, Brazil. Ms. Da Silva 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, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Goncalves D. Silva
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Goncalves D. Silva
    Referral may be required
    Paulista, ES, BR 

    Goncalves Silva practices practicing medicine in Paulista, Brazil. Silva is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Hipolito V. Junior-Magalhaes
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Hipolito V. Junior-Magalhaes
    Referral may be required
    Natal, RN, BR 

    Hipolito Junior-Magalhaes practices practicing medicine in Natal, Brazil. Mr. Junior-Magalhaes is rated as an Advanced 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 and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Paula C. Cola
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Paula C. Cola
    Referral may be required
    Marilia, SP, BR 

    Paula Cola practices practicing medicine in Marilia, Brazil. Ms. Cola 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, Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, Stroke, Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    De A. Pernambuco
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    De A. Pernambuco
    Referral may be required
    Av. General Gustavo De Farias, S/N Petrópolis, 
    Natal, RN, BR 

    De Pernambuco practices practicing medicine in Natal, Brazil. Pernambuco is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Rafaela S. Rech
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Rafaela S. Rech
    Referral may be required
    Speech Therapy Course, 
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 

    Rafaela Rech practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Ms. Rech is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Dry Mouth, Dysarthria, and Tongue Tie.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Rosane S. Santos
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Rosane S. Santos
    Referral may be required
    Curitiba, PR, BR 

    Rosane Santos practices practicing medicine in Curitiba, Brazil. Ms. Santos is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Treacher Collins Syndrome, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Fulvio A. Scorza
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Fulvio A. Scorza
    Referral may be required
    Dr. Scorza Is With Disciplina De Neurociência, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Fulvio Scorza practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Scorza is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Oophorectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Emilia M. Moreira
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Emilia M. Moreira
    Referral may be required
    Florianopolis, SC, BR 

    Emilia Moreira practices practicing medicine in Florianopolis, Brazil. Moreira is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Cystic Fibrosis, Malnutrition, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Aline M. Mourao
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Aline M. Mourao
    Referral may be required
    Belo Horizonte, MG, BR 

    Aline Mourao practices practicing medicine in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Ms. Mourao 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, Facial Paralysis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Stroke.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Bruno Zilberstein
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Bruno Zilberstein
    Referral may be required
    Av. Nove De Julho, 4.440, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Bruno Zilberstein practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Zilberstein is rated as an Advanced 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 Stomach Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Fernando N. Hugo
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Fernando N. Hugo
    Referral may be required
    Os Dezoito Do Forte Street, 2369, 
    Caxias Do Sul, RS, BR 

    Fernando Hugo practices practicing medicine in Caxias Do Sul, Brazil. Mr. Hugo is rated as an Advanced 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, Dry Mouth, Periodontitis, and Tongue Tie.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Juliana B. Hilgert
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Juliana B. Hilgert
    Referral may be required
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 

    Juliana Hilgert practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Ms. Hilgert 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, Dry Mouth, Tongue Tie, and Periodontitis.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Cristina C. Vicente
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Cristina C. Vicente
    Referral may be required
    Belo Horizonte, MG, BR 

    Cristina Vicente practices practicing medicine in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Vicente is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Facial Paralysis, Vascular Dementia, and Stroke.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Carla A. Scorza
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Carla A. Scorza
    Referral may be required
    Drs. Finsterer, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Carla Scorza practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Scorza is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 Brazil?

    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 Brazil?

    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 do I find the best Swallowing Difficulty doctor in Brazil?

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    How does MediFind rank Swallowing Difficulty doctors in Brazil?

    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 Brazil?

    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 Brazil?

    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 Brazil?

    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 Brazil?

    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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