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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Foley, AL. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    20 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Foley Clinic Corp.

      1711 N Mckenzie St, Suite 201, 
      Foley, AL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Woods is a Gastroenterologist in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Woods is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      1625 N Alston St, 
      Foley, AL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Berry is a Gastroenterologist in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Berry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Berry is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Foley Clinic Corp.

      1711 N Mckenzie St, Suite 201, 
      Foley, AL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Hagood is a Gastroenterologist in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Hagood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      1851 N Mckenzie St, Suite 206, 
      Foley, AL 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Billy August is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Foley, Alabama. Dr. August is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine

      Ent Centers Of Excellence

      1851 N Mckenzie St, 
      Foley, AL 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Keith Kowal is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Kowal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngitis, and Sialadenitis. Dr. Kowal is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Foley Clinic Corp.

      1851 N Mckenzie St, Suite 206, 
      Foley, AL 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ian Gilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Foley, Alabama. Dr. Gilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Gilson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Elberta Clinic, PC

      24980 State St, 
      Elberta, AL 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Terry Kurtts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elberta, Alabama. Dr. Kurtts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Pseudobulbar Affect, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kurtts is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Jeanne M Birkenhauer, M.D., P.C.

      156 E 15th Ave, Suite 1, 
      Gulf Shores, AL 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeanne Birkenhauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Dr. Birkenhauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Birkenhauer is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Foley Clinic Corp.

      101 E 15th Ave, 
      Gulf Shores, AL 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Victor Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Imc-Gulf Coast Gastroenterology LLC

      188 Hospital Dr, Suite 405, 
      Fairhope, AL 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathaniel Winstead is a Gastroenterologist in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Winstead is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Imc-Gulf Coast Gastroenterology LLC

      188 Hospital Dr, Suite 405, 
      Fairhope, AL 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Eves is a Gastroenterologist in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Eves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Fairhope Gastroenterology LLC

      3 Medical Park, 
      Fairhope, AL 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Ives is a Gastroenterologist in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Ives is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      22660 Canal Rd, Unit B, 
      Orange Beach, AL 
       (10.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Forbess is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange Beach, Alabama. Dr. Forbess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Forbess is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Fairhope Internal Medicine PC

      6 Medical Park, 
      Fairhope, AL 
       (11.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Wittmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Wittmer 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 Chronic Cough. Dr. Wittmer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Eastern Shore Ear, Nose And Throat Clinic, PC

      8096 Twin Beech Rd, 
      Fairhope, AL 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Norris is an Otolaryngologist in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Norris 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, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Norris is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Usa Health Daphne Family Practice LLC

      21950 State Hwy 181, Suite A1, 
      Fairhope, AL 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amanda Robinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obesity in Children, and Insomnia. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Usa Health Daphne Family Practice LLC

      21950 State Hwy 181, Suite A1, 
      Fairhope, AL 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lynne Kirkland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Kirkland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity. Dr. Kirkland is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Usa Health Daphne Family Practice LLC

      21950 State Hwy 181, Suite A1, 
      Fairhope, AL 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Freeman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      188 Hospital Dr, Suite 101, 
      Fairhope, AL 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Frank Hixon is an Otolaryngologist in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Hixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Otitis. Dr. Hixon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Imc-Eastern Shore Adult Medicine, LLC

      750 Morphy Ave, 
      Fairhope, AL 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Mcduff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Mcduff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcduff 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 Foley, AL?

      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 Foley, AL?

      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 Foley, AL?

      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 Foley, AL?

      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 Foley, AL?

      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 Foley, AL?

      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 Foley, AL?

      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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