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    MediFind found 360 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Montebello, CA. Of these, 277 are Experienced, 70 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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    360 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Geoffrey Trenkle Do A Professional Medical Corporation

      1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Suite 2500, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abie Mendelsohn is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mendelsohn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Sialadenitis, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Fernando Ibarra MD Inc

      309 W Beverly Blvd, 
      Montebello, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fernando Ibarra is a Gastroenterologist in Montebello, California. Dr. Ibarra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      500 N Garfield Ave, Suite 100, 
      Monterey Park, CA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Chia Lai is a Gastroenterologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
      South Pasadena, CA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Gernon is an Otolaryngologist in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Gernon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1520 San Pablo St, Fl 4, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      David Friedland is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Friedland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Otitis, DFNB1, Myringotomy, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Friedland is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | General Surgery

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
      South Pasadena, CA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ellie Maghami is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Maghami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      210 N Garfield Ave, Suite 303, 
      Monterey Park, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ted Lai is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Painful Swallowing.

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

      Arinder Chadha, M.D., Inc.

      1148 S Rowan Ave, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arinder Chadha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chadha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Necrosis, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      1715 S Date Ave, 
      Alhambra, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kelvin Yeh is a Gastroenterologist in Alhambra, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Hemorrhoids, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      4316 Slauson Ave, 
      Maywood, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Keivan Golchini is a Gastroenterologist in Maywood, California. Dr. Golchini has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1500 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Uttam Sinha is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sinha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngeal Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1520 San Pablo St, Fl 4, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karla O'dell is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. O'dell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Perichondritis, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Geoffrey Trenkle Do A Professional Medical Corporation

      1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Suite 2500, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Geoffrey Trenkle is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Trenkle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
      South Pasadena, CA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Lin is a Gastroenterologist in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Colonoscopy, and Mastoidectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Geoffrey Trenkle Do A Professional Medical Corporation

      433 N 4th St, Suite 212, 
      Montebello, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nathan Pierce is an Otolaryngologist in Montebello, California. Dr. Pierce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, Familial Deafness, and Tinnitus.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      2614 W Beverly Blvd, 
      Montebello, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Soumitra Sarkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Montebello, California. Dr. Sarkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      309 W Beverly Blvd, 
      Montebello, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abdul Alaama is a Gastroenterologist in Montebello, California. Dr. Alaama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Protein Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Galen Inpatient Physicians PC

      309 W Beverly Blvd, 
      Montebello, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hussien Saab is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Montebello, California. Dr. Saab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      2019 Saturn St, 
      Monterey Park, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Choi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Low Blood Pressure, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      3420 W Beverly Blvd, 
      Montebello, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vijay Dhawan is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Montebello, California. Dr. Dhawan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Atypical Pneumonia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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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