The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in alma, AR

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near alma, AR. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    St Edward Medical Services Inc.

    2800 Fayetteville Rd, 
    Van Buren, AR 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Van Buren, Arkansas. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sophia Meyer Family Medicine LLC

    620 Broadway St, 
    Van Buren, AR 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Frisbie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Van Buren, Arkansas. Dr. Frisbie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Insomnia, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Frisbie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ashton Place Health And Rehab LLC

    318 Strozier Ln, 
    Barling, AR 
     (12.4 miles away)
    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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Hospice

    6801 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (11.9 miles away)
    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, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cross is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Clinic Dallas Street

    7800 Dallas St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Beena Syed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Syed 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 Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Syed is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Hospice

    6801 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eduardo Demondesert is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Demondesert is rated as an Advanced 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 Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Menetrier Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Demondesert is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Hospice

    6801 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derrick Richardson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Hospice

    6801 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Joseph is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Select Specialty Hospital-Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Salahuddin Kaddoura is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Kaddoura 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 Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Enlarged Liver, Myelitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kaddoura is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

    7301 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Anower is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Anower is rated as an Experienced 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 Necrosis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Anower is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

    7301 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Beallis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Beallis 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 Heart Attack, Lung Metastases, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

    7301 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dheeraj Anand is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Mercy Hospice

    6801 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Larry Linson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Linson 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 Grass Allergy, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Linson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Hospice

    6801 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hubert Landers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Landers 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 Lung Cancer, Bronchitis, Nephrosclerosis, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Landers is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Hospice

    6801 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Reeves is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Reeves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Reeves is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    6801 Phoenix Ave Ste 2, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Richey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Richey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Richey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Clinic Primary Care Tower West

    6801 Rogers Ave Fl 5, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amita Heaser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Heaser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Heaser is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Clinic Primary Care Chaffee Crossing

    7003 Chad Colley Blvd, 
    Barling, AR 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Sanders is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barling, Arkansas. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Select Specialty Hospital-Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Horan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Horan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Boils, Folliculitis, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Healthsouth Center For Day Surgery

    4200 Jenny Lind Rd Ste A, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Adams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Tracheitis, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Adams 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 alma, 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 alma, 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 alma, 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 alma, 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 alma, 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 alma, 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 alma, 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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