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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near athens, AL. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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32 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Athens-Limestone Hospital

    700 W Market St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chandra Koneru is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Koneru is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Koneru is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Athens-Limestone Hospital

    700 W Market St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Hanserd is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Hanserd is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Anemia, Hip Replacement, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Hanserd is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Athens-Limestone Hospital

    700 W Market St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Belinda Maples is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Maples is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Maples is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Athens Limestone Hospital

    101 Fitness Way, Suite 2100, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danisa Clarrett practices practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Clarrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Actinomycosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Clarrett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Valley Ear Nose And Throat Associates PC

    15232 Greenfield Dr, 
    Athens, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hill is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Gastroenterology PC

    1304 Somerville Rd SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Short is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Short is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Gastric Dysmotility, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Short is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital Digestive Disease Center-Madison

    8371 Highway 72 W Ste 101, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rami Hawari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, 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, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hawari is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Venkata Kantamneni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Kantamneni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kantamneni is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1103 15th Ave SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Keith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology PC

    725 W Market St Ste B, 
    Athens, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Gray is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Gray 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 Lung Metastases, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

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

    Don Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Harvest, Alabama. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    28779 Nick Davis Rd, 
    Harvest, AL 
     (8.7 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

    Limestone Community Care Inc.

    25442 AL Highway 127, 
    Elkmont, AL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elkmont, Alabama. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Concussion, Chronic Cough, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    145 Research Blvd Ste 100, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Diaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 93 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    145 Research Blvd Ste 100, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elina Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    145 Research Blvd Ste 100, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brooke Uptagrafft is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Uptagrafft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Uptagrafft is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    145 Research Blvd Ste 100, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Donahue is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Emily McClure M.D. P.C.

    1201 Somerville Rd SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian James is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8337 Highway 72 W Ste 302, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prasad Vankineni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Vankineni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Vankineni is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaime Daza-Fawcett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Daza-Fawcett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Stroke, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Daza-Fawcett is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 athens, 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 athens, 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 athens, 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 athens, 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 athens, 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 athens, 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 athens, 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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