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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Anchorage, AK. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      3841 Piper Street, Suite T-230, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Schaffer is an Otolaryngologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Schaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Tongue Cancer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Schaffer is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2841 Debarr Road, Suite 50, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Haghighi is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Haghighi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Heartburn, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Haghighi is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      4048 Laurel St, Suite 301, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Sweeney is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Tenesmus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2741 Debarr Road Suite 402, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michelle Randolph is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Randolph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Randolph is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Providence Health And Services- Washington

      1201 E 36th Ave, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Wallace is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Diabetic Nephropathy, Hypothyroidism, and Headache.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2841 Debarr Road, Suite 50, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Tompkins is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Tompkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Esophagitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tompkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2841 Debarr Road, Suite 50, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Valantas is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Valantas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hepatitis, Heartburn, Stomach Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2841 Debarr Road, Suite 50, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Geronimo Sahagun is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Sahagun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sahagun is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2841 Debarr Road, Suite 50, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Mccray is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Mccray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mccray is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Hospital Medicine Of Ak LLC

      2801 Debarr Rd, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ivan Columbus-Morales is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Columbus-Morales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Internal Medicine Associates LLC

      2841 Debarr Rd, Suite 50, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Praveen Roy is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Roy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Roy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Internal Medicine Associates LLC

      2841 Debarr Rd, Suite 50, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kimberly Houghton is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Houghton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Bowel Incontinence, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Internal Medicine Associates LLC

      2841 Debarr Rd, Suite 50, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Ingle is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Ingle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Heartburn, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Pioneer Gi Clinic, Apc

      1200 Airport Heights Dr, Suite 210, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mariajose Rojas is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Rojas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Adenoma, Crohn's Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      4900 Eagle St, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Karen Mailer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Mailer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Epilepsy, Gitelman Syndrome, and Arginase Deficiency. Dr. Mailer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      2211 East Northern Lights Boulevard, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      T Laufer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Laufer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Enlarged Prostate (BPH). Dr. Laufer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      3183 Piper Street, Ste S220, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Japanese, Nepali, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Esteban Bonfante is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Bonfante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Encopresis. Dr. Bonfante is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      3220 Providence Drive, Suite E3-040, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathy Hurlburt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Hurlburt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease, Obesity in Children, Anemia, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hurlburt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Alaska, Inc

      3831 Piper St, Suite S433, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Mandarin, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Jensen is an Otolaryngologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Anosmia, and Empyema. Dr. Jensen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Alaska, Inc

      3831 Piper St, Suite S433, 
      Anchorage, AK 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Filipino, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Andrews is an Otolaryngologist in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Perichondritis, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Andrews is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Anchorage, AK?

      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 Anchorage, AK?

      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 Anchorage, AK?

      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 Anchorage, AK?

      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 Anchorage, AK?

      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 Anchorage, AK?

      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 Anchorage, AK?

      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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