The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Arkansas, US

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 481 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Arkansas, US. Of these, 393 are Experienced, 74 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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481 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Perkins & Arnold PLLC

    353 Cash Rd SW, 
    Camden, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Crump is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Camden, Arkansas. Dr. Crump 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 Dementia, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Sickle Cell Disease. Dr. Crump is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pulaski Surgery Clinic PA

    3401 Springhill Dr Ste 400, 
    North Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Selakovich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Selakovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Selakovich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Central GI

    124 Sawtooth Oak St, 
    Hot Springs, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Thusha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dr. Thusha 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 Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Thusha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ashton Place Health And Rehab LLC

    318 Strozier Ln, 
    Barling, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thanh Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Barling, Arkansas. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arkansas Health Group

    2508 Crestwood Rd, 
    North Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brad Jenkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arkansas Health Group

    3201 Springhill Dr Ste 300, 
    North Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Heck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Heck 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 Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Heck is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    River Valley Gastroenterology

    9001 Jenny Lind Rd, Suite 2, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hrair Simonian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Simonian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Simonian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Spine Care Of Arkansas P.L.L.C

    14918 Cantrell Rd, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Syed Samad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Samad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Encopresis, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Samad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pulaski Surgery Clinic PA

    3401 Springhill Dr Ste 400, 
    North Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johnathan Goodwin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Goodwin 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, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Goodwin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Bernards Gastroenterology

    1007 E Matthews Ave, 
    Jonesboro, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ritchie Stockdale is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Stockdale is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Visceromegaly, Swallowing Difficulty, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Stockdale is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    151 McGowan Ct, 
    Hot Springs National Park, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Brandt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Dr. Brandt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Brandt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Outpatient Surgery Center Of Jonesboro

    1100 E Matthews Ave, 
    Jonesboro, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Stidman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Stidman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Stidman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    8908 Kanis Rd, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alonzo Williams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Hepatitis C.

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

    Office

    151 McGowan Ct, 
    Hot Springs National Park, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Mathews is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Dr. Mathews is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Crossridge Community Hospital

    310 Falls Blvd S, 
    Wynne, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matt Garner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wynne, Arkansas. Dr. Garner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Garner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arkansas Orthopedics PA

    1007 E Matthews Ave, 
    Jonesboro, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Sifford is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Sifford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sifford is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Debra Morrison is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Morrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Morrison is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Hospice

    6801 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Cross is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Cross is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cross is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Robertson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Robertson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Robertson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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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