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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near rockport, AR. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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13 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Covenant Health LLC

    1580 Tanner St, 
    Rockport, AR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Higginbotham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockport, Arkansas. Dr. Higginbotham 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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Higginbotham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Encore Healthcare And Rehabi Of Malvern

    1820 W Moline St, 
    Malvern, AR 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Burton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Malvern, Arkansas. Dr. Burton 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Shingles. Dr. Burton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Shawn Purifoy M.D. P.A.

    850 Henry St, 
    Malvern, AR 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shawn Purifoy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Malvern, Arkansas. Dr. Purifoy 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 Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Bronchitis. Dr. Purifoy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Spring County

    1001 Schneider Dr, 
    Malvern, AR 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Altimus Bollen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Malvern, Arkansas. Dr. Bollen is rated as an Experienced 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 Scoliosis, Tracheitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Bollen 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 
     (14.5 miles away)
    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.

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

    # Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System-Hot Springs Va Clinic

    177 Sawtooth Oak St, 
    Hot Springs, AR 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dylan Thaxton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dr. Thaxton 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Common Cold. Dr. Thaxton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1900 Malvern Ave Ste 303, 
    Hot Springs National Park, AR 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ferdinand Roda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Dr. Roda 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 Lung Metastases, Alzheimer's Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    South Central GI

    124 Sawtooth Oak St, 
    Hot Springs, AR 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terri Blackstock is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dr. Blackstock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Blackstock is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    117 S Market St, 
    Benton, AR 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bushra Shah is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Benton, Arkansas. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    124 Hollywood Ave, 
    Hot Springs National Park, AR 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ted Faro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Dr. Faro 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Metabolic Syndrome, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Faro is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    124 Hollywood Ave, 
    Hot Springs National Park, AR 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Humphreys is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Dr. Humphreys 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Humphreys 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 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sherrie Harrell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dr. Harrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Heartburn, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Harrell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    # Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System-Hot Springs Va Clinic

    177 Sawtooth Oak St, 
    Hot Springs, AR 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Dill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dr. Dill 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 Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Migraine, and Colorectal Cancer.

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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 rockport, 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 rockport, 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 rockport, 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 rockport, 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 rockport, 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 rockport, 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 rockport, 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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