The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Anaheim, CA

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 351 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Anaheim, CA. Of these, 285 are Experienced, 56 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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351 providers found
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Dr P G Rajan MD Inc

    1711 W Romneya Dr, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashokkumar Amin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Amin is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunil Verma is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Verma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    UCI Health H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Dr S Bldg 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Samarasena is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Samarasena is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erika Hoyos is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Hoyos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Cancer, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hoyos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Sainburg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Sainburg is rated as an Advanced 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sainburg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    2240 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Waki is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Waki is rated as an Advanced 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 Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Waki is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Koo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Koo is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Koo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sajen Mathews is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Yoon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Yoon 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 Choledocholithiasis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yoon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyder Jamal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Jamal 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 Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jamal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Ho is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Gastroschisis, and Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anup Patel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Celiac Disease, and Encopresis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    1140 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 520, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Lee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lee 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 Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Familial Deafness. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Associated Gastroenterology

    1211 W La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Riff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Riff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Campylobacter Infection, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Riff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pulmonary Medicine
    1781 West Romneya Drive, Suite C, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rakesh Bhola is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Bhola 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 Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Bhola is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pulmonary Medicine
    2501 East Chapman Avenue, Suite 225, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saadah Alrajab is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Alrajab 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 Atypical Pneumonia, Cerebral Hypoxia, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alrajab is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    705 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 115, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dimitry Goufman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Goufman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Goufman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Qiu Zhong is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Zhong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Zhong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    2240 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Kao is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Kao 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 Tinnitus, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Kao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    2240 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Vuong is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Vuong is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Vuong is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Anaheim, CA?

    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 Anaheim, CA?

    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 Anaheim, CA?

    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 Anaheim, CA?

    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 Anaheim, CA?

    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 Anaheim, CA?

    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 Anaheim, CA?

    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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