The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Madison, AL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Madison, AL. Of these, 55 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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77 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    460 Lanier Rd Ste 201, 
    Madison, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Pendley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Pendley is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Biliary Hypoplasia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Diverticular Disease.

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

    Office

    9044 Madison Blvd, 
    Madison, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhavna Gowda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Gowda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Office

    145 Research Blvd Ste 100, 
    Madison, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heath Donahue is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Donahue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

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

    The Family Practice Of Madison PC

    8216 Madison Blvd, 
    Madison, AL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judy Rawls is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Rawls is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol.

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

    VIPcare Madison

    382 Slaughter Rd, 
    Madison, AL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Patellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Patellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    The Center For Colon And Digestive Disease P C.

    119 Longwood Dr SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Brown is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    The Center For Colon And Digestive Disease P C.

    119 Longwood Dr SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khurshid Yousuf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Yousuf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    The Center For Colon And Digestive Disease P C.

    119 Longwood Dr SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dino Ferrante is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Ferrante is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    The Center For Colon And Digestive Disease P C.

    119 Longwood Dr SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajesh Patel is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    The Center For Colon And Digestive Disease P C.

    119 Longwood Dr SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Billings is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Billings is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    809 Shoney Dr SW Ste 202, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eghierhua Ugheoke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Ugheoke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    HH Digestive Disease Center

    420 Lowell Dr SE Ste 204, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rami Hawari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Hawari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Decatur Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1103 15th Ave SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeanette Keith is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Keith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    MDVIP - Huntsville, AL

    2616 Jordan Ln NW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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

    Office

    28779 Nick Davis Rd, 
    Harvest, AL 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hobert Sharpton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Harvest, Alabama. Dr. Sharpton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Breast Cancer in Men, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Veterans Administration

    301 Governors Dr SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcia Chesebro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Chesebro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Veterans Administration

    301 Governors Dr SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parekha Yedla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Yedla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Low Sodium Level, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Veterans Administration

    301 Governors Dr SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Baggett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Baggett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Renovascular Hypertension, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Veterans Administration

    301 Governors Dr SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farrah Ibrahim is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Ibrahim is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Lymphangitis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akshai Vitheswaran is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Vitheswaran is rated as an Experienced provider 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pneumonia, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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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 near Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, 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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