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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 104 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Fresno, CA. Of these, 77 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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104 providers found
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

    Naeem Akhtar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Akhtar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Esophageal Varices, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Brian M. Woo D.D.S. M.D. Inc.

    290 N Wayte Ln, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caroline Render-Teixeira is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Render-Teixeira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Render-Teixeira is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Elm Community Health Center

    2740 S Elm Ave, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerald Hoover is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Hoover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 114 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Food Allergy, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Hoover is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Family Care Providers Medical Group Inc.

    1300 N Fresno St Ste 220, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Cardona is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Cardona is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Cardona is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Practice | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Practice | Internal Medicine

    Fresno Shields Medical Center Inc

    3030 N Fresno St Ste 101, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Hmong, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Atmajian is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice and Internal Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Atmajian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Atmajian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4836 N 1st St, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Bautista is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Bautista is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 112 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Bautista is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Unaiza Hayat MD Inc

    2006 Shaw Ave, 
    Clovis, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Sumera Hayat is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clovis, California. Dr. Hayat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

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

    Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Mandeep Singh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 62 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
    Referral may be required

    Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish

    Ram Mittal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Mittal 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 Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    807 N Van Ness Ave, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Grossman is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Advanced 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Compass Health Of The Central Coast

    87 E Olive Ave, Ste 100, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Downey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Downey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Downey is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Todos PARA La Salud

    4420 N 1st St Ste 123, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

    Ara Soghomonian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Soghomonian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Fresno Long Term Care Medical Group Inc.

    5150 N 6th St Ste 149, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Lahnda

    Asha Pritpal-Sidhu is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Pritpal-Sidhu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

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

    Vivek Mittal, M.D. And Manisha Mittal, M.D., Inc.

    7045 N Maple Ave, Ste 101, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Mittal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Mittal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mittal is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Mittal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Digestive Disease Consultants A Medical Corporation

    1187 E Herndon Ave Ste 101, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Kodama is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Kodama is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Menetrier Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Digestive Disease Consultants A Medical Corporation

    1187 E Herndon Ave Ste 101, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandeep Sekhon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Sekhon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Proctitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Clovis Community Medical Center

    2755 Herndon Ave, 
    Clovis, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Spanish

    John Abdulian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clovis, California. Dr. Abdulian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Visceromegaly, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navjit Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Singh 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 Ascites, Sepsis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinay Pulusu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Pulusu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Ajit Singh Khaira MD Inc

    3120 Tulare St Ste 102, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Lahnda, Punjabi, Urdu

    Ajit Khaira is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Khaira is rated as an Experienced 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 Constrictive Pericarditis, Kluver Bucy Syndrome, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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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