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    MediFind found 132 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Hoover, AL. Of these, 85 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    132 providers found
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Rocke is an Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rocke has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rocke is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Cs Pacs 3 Southeast LLC

      2500 River Haven Dr, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Holt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Holt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Holt is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      J. Christopher Davis, PLLC

      2161 Valleydale Rd, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Davis is an Otolaryngologist in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Ethmoiditis. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      501 Emery Dr, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Greene is an Otolaryngologist in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Greene has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc

      2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Suite G100, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Champion is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Champion is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc

      2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Suite G100, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brent Barranco is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Barranco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc

      513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 401, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wiley Truss is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Truss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc

      513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 401, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Shaffer is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc

      513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 401, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Halama is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Halama is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 401, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Denton is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Denton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Denton is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc

      513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 401, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Molly Mcvey is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mcvey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc

      513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 401, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lindsay Robison is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Robison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Callaway is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Callaway is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      619 19th Street South, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Carroll is an Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Carroll is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      1940 Elmer J. Bissell Road, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Nicholas Smith is an Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cleft, Enlarged Adenoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Subglottic Stenosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      1940 Elmer J. Bissell Road, Pediatric Ent Associates, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Wiatrak is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wiatrak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngeal Cleft, Swallowing Difficulty, and Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      1 Lakeshore Drive, Ste 200, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Roller is a Geriatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Roller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Hypertension.

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

      Vincentian Physician Services LLC

      200 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 100, 
      Vestavia Hills, AL 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Colvard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Colvard has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Colvard is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Frank H. Rudeseal, M.D., P.C.

      2057 Valleydale Rd, Suite 220, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Frank Rudeseal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Rudeseal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Rudeseal is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      5310 Medford Dr, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Wiley Livingston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Livingston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Livingston 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 Hoover, 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 Hoover, 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 Hoover, 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 Hoover, 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 Hoover, 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 Hoover, 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 Hoover, 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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