The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Little Rock, AR

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Little Rock, AR. Of these, 76 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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121 providers found
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ozlem Tulunay is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Tulunay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    St Vincent Medical Group

    2 Saint Vincent Cir, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sven Hida is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Hida 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallbladder Disease, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hida is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Diarrhea, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Painful Swallowing.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

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

    CHI St. Vincent Gastroenterology Clinic - Little Rock

    417 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dean Kumpuris is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Kumpuris 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 Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Tenesmus, Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kumpuris is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meer Ali is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced 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 Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mauricio Moreno is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Moreno is rated as an Advanced 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 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Tissue Biopsy, and Glossectomy.

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

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Bodenner is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Bodenner 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 Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    CHI St. Vincent Infirmary

    2 St Vincent Circle, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wa'el Tuqan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Tuqan 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tuqan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    CHI St. Vincent Gastroenterology Clinic - Little Rock

    417 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Brown is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Stokes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Stokes is rated as an Advanced 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tom Meziere is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Meziere is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Backstedt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Backstedt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Davis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaymie Pennington is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Pennington 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Johnson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Johnson 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), Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Nutt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Nutt is rated as an Advanced 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 Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    409 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Gibbs is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Gibbs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Chi St. Vincent Gastroenterology Clinic-Little Rock

    415 N University Ave, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bobby Kakati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Kakati is rated as an Advanced 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 Heartburn, Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    University-AR Hospital

    4301 W Markham St Ste 783, 
    Little Rock, AR 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Simmons is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Advanced 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 Muscle Atrophy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

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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 Little Rock, AR?

    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 Little Rock, AR?

    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 Little Rock, AR?

    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 Little Rock, AR?

    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 Little Rock, AR?

    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 Little Rock, AR?

    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 Little Rock, AR?

    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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