The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors in Canada

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 112 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Canada. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    160-500 University Avenue, 
    Toronto, CA 

    Rosemary Martino practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Martino is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Catriona Steele practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Steele is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Malnutrition, and Laryngectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Ashwini Macdonald-Namasivayam practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Macdonald-Namasivayam 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, Dementia, and Pneumonia.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Claudia Cote practices practicing medicine in Quebec, Canada. Ms. Cote is rated as an Advanced 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 Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Swallowing Difficulty, Heart Tumor, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Halifax, NS, CA 

    Rebecca Affoo practices practicing medicine in Halifax, Canada. Ms. Affoo 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, Dementia, Dry Mouth, and Delirium.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Heather-jane Au practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Au 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, Colorectal Cancer, and Esophageal Cancer.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    11560 University Ave, 
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Tirath Nijjar practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Nijjar is rated as an Advanced 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 Anal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Colorectal Cancer, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC).

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Sana Smaoui practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Smaoui 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, Malnutrition, Stroke, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    550 University Avenue, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Sonja Molfenter practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Molfenter 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, Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Renata Mancopes practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Mancopes 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, Chronic Cough, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    St. Paul's Hospital, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Stacey Skoretz practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Skoretz 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, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    1650 Cedar Avenue, 
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Lorenzo Ferri practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Ferri is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Sherbrooke, QC, CA 

    Cynthia Gagnon practices practicing medicine in Sherbrooke, Canada. Ms. Gagnon is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Jolie Ringash practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Ringash is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Swallowing Difficulty, Anal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Lung Transplant.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    200 Elizabeth St, M5G, 2C4, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Gail Darling practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Darling is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Thierry Alcindor practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Alcindor is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Desmoid Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Fibromatosis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Bernard Brais practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Brais is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Spasticity.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    200 Elizabeth St, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Moira Kapral practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Kapral is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Atrial Fibrillation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Raed Joundi practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Joundi 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Swallowing Difficulty, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Valerie Leclair practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Leclair is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Scleroderma.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    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 Canada?

    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 Canada?

    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 Canada?

    You can find a Swallowing Difficulty doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Swallowing Difficulty doctors in Canada?

    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 Canada?

    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 Canada?

    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 Canada?

    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 Canada?

    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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