The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Elk Grove, CA

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Elk Grove, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 113 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Elk Grove, CA. Of these, 98 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 2 are Elite.

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    Peter Belafsky
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Office

    2521 Stockton Blvd Ste 6201A, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Belafsky is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Belafsky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngitis, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Stephanie H. Mai
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Sutter Medical Plaza Elk Grove

    8170 Laguna Blvd., Suite 105, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Mai is a Gastroenterologist in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Mai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mai is currently accepting new patients.

    Thimmaiah G. Theethira
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - South Sacramento, CA

    8120 Timberlake Wy, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Why I Became a Medical Provider: This profession has provided me an opportunity to help my fellow men and women in their times of need.Interests: During my time off, I go for bike rides, play badminton, and cook.I treat my patients the same way I wish for my family to be treated – with patience, kindness, and empathy. Dr. Theethira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Rekha Cheruvattath
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine | Gastroenterology

    Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - South Sacramento, CA

    8120 Timberlake Wy, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi, Malayalam
    Accepting New Patients

    Growing up surrounded by grandparents, uncles, and a sister who were doctors, the magical world of medicine was always a mysterious, fascinating one to me. They inspired me and taught me that medicine was not just a science but an art to be rendered with care and knowledge to be used with humanity.   I love traveling, reading and interior decorating. However, spending time with my family and our Goldendoodle is my true passion.I believe in listening to and treating each patient with empathy and respect. My goal is to provide the highest standard of care with thoroughness, compassion and with the often forgotten quality — humor. Dr. Cheruvattath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis B, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maggie Kuhn is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kuhn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Todd M. Fisher
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Sutter Medical Plaza Elk Grove

    8170 Laguna Blvd., Suite 101, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Fisher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Idiopathic Edema.

    Bradley K. Sherwood
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Sutter Medical Plaza Elk Grove

    8170 Laguna Blvd., Suite 220, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Sherwood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Sherwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Chronic Pain.

    Mira Roganovic
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Primary & Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Plaza - Elk Grove, CA

    8220 Wymark Dr, Suite 200, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I do for every patient what I would expect someone to do for my family. Dr. Roganovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Rowena D. Pantig
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Primary & Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Plaza - Elk Grove, CA

    8220 Wymark Dr, Suite 200, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    To listen to my patients and offer goal-oriented solutions to their medical concerns. Dr. Pantig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Ataxia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7, and Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    8170 Laguna Blvd Ste 105, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Serag Dredar is a Gastroenterologist in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Dredar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    7600 Hospital Dr., Suite J, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    South Sacramento Medical Center

    7300 Wyndham Dr, 2nd Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Mchugh is an Otolaryngologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mchugh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngocele, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Mchugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    The Regents Of The Univ Of CA Constituti

    8110 Laguna Blvd, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asha Cogdill is a Gastroenterologist in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Cogdill has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    The Regents Of The Univ Of CA Constituti

    8110 Laguna Blvd, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    The Regents Of The Univ Of CA Constituti

    8110 Laguna Blvd, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Hagino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Hagino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top area of expertise is Swallowing Difficulty.

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

    Wellspace Health

    8233 E Stockton Blvd, Suite D, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Harrod is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Harrod is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    South Sacramento Medical Center

    6600 Bruceville Rd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amir Taefi is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Taefi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hepatitis, Hemorrhoids, Jaundice, and Endoscopy. Dr. Taefi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center - Gastroenterology

    6600 Bruceville Road, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Chang is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    South Sacramento Medical Center

    6600 Bruceville Road, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sheeva Johnson is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    South Sacramento Medical Center

    6600 Bruceville Road, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Loc Ton is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ton is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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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