The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors in Italy

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 400 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Italy. Of these, 336 are Experienced, 54 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Pierfrancesco Visaggi
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Pierfrancesco Visaggi
    Pisa, IT 

    Pierfrancesco Visaggi practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Visaggi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Nicola De Bortoli
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Nicola De Bortoli
    Pisa, IT 

    Nicola De Bortoli practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Ms. De Bortoli is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Domenico A. Restivo
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Domenico A. Restivo
    Messina, IT 

    Domenico Restivo practices practicing medicine in Messina, Italy. Mr. Restivo 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, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spasticity, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Nicole Pizzorni
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Nicole Pizzorni
    Milan, IT 

    Nicole Pizzorni practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Pizzorni is rated as a Distinguished 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, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Giuseppe Cosentino
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Giuseppe Cosentino
    Amadeo 42 Road, 
    Milan, IT 

    Giuseppe Cosentino practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Mr. Cosentino is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Swallowing Difficulty, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Multifocal Motor Neuropathy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Enrico Alfonsi
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Enrico Alfonsi
    Pavia, IT 

    Enrico Alfonsi practices practicing medicine in Pavia, Italy. Mr. Alfonsi 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, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Multiple System Atrophy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Rosario Ragona-Marchese
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Rosario Ragona-Marchese
    Padova, IT 

    Rosario Ragona-Marchese practices practicing medicine in Padova, Italy. Ragona-Marchese 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Leonardo Lopiano
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Leonardo Lopiano
    Turin, IT 

    Leonardo Lopiano practices practicing medicine in Turin, Italy. Mr. Lopiano is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Camptocormism, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Matteo Ghisa
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Matteo Ghisa
    Padova, IT 

    Matteo Ghisa practices practicing medicine in Padova, Italy. Mr. Ghisa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Giulio Del Corso
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Giulio Del Corso
    Pisa, IT 

    Giulio Del Corso practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Mr. Del Corso 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 Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Irene Battel
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Irene Battel
    Milan, IT 

    Irene Battel practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Battel 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, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Edoardo V. Savarino
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Edoardo V. Savarino
    Padova, IT 

    Edoardo Savarino practices practicing medicine in Padova, Italy. Mr. Savarino is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Cristina Tassorelli
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Cristina Tassorelli
    Pavia, IT 

    Cristina Tassorelli practices practicing medicine in Pavia, Italy. Ms. Tassorelli 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 Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Giovanni Ruoppolo
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Giovanni Ruoppolo
    Rome, IT 

    Giovanni Ruoppolo practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Ruoppolo is rated as an Advanced 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, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Larynx Atresia, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Massimo Bellini
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Massimo Bellini
    Pisa, IT 

    Massimo Bellini practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Mr. Bellini is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Francesco Mozzanica
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Francesco Mozzanica

    IRCCS Multimedica

    Milan, IT 

    Francesco Mozzanica practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Mr. Mozzanica 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Perichondritis, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Daniele Farneti
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Daniele Farneti
    Rimini, IT 

    Daniele Farneti practices practicing medicine in Rimini, Italy. Ms. Farneti 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, Infant Hearing Loss, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Vittorio Di Piero
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Vittorio Di Piero
    Rome, IT 

    Vittorio Di Piero practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Di Piero is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Swallowing Difficulty, and Familial Hemiplegic Migraine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Carlo Pedrolli
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Carlo Pedrolli
    Trento, IT 

    Carlo Pedrolli practices practicing medicine in Trento, Italy. Mr. Pedrolli 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, Malnutrition, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Bruno Fattori
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Bruno Fattori
    Pisa, IT 

    Bruno Fattori practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Mr. Fattori 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, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Endoscopy.

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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 Italy?

    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 Italy?

    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 Italy?

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    How does MediFind rank Swallowing Difficulty doctors in Italy?

    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 Italy?

    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 Italy?

    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 Italy?

    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 Italy?

    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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