The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Palm Springs, CA

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Palm Springs, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Palm Springs, CA. Of these, 54 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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70 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    415 S Palm Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mamta Mehta is a Gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Mehta has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Homan A. Zadeh, M.D., M.P.H., Inc.

    1330 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Agarwal has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1330 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Elliott is a Gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Heartburn, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Howard S Baer MD Inc

    1100 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 214, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrdad Asgeri is a Gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Asgeri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Conti is a Gastroenterologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Conti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lymphocytic Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Desert Oasis Healthcare Medical Group

    275 N El Cielo Rd, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Wagner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Cardiac Ablation.

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

    Desert Medical Group Inc

    275 N El Cielo Rd, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Mendez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Mendez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, and Black Hairy Tongue. Dr. Mendez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdallah Abu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Abu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mai Lai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Lai has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Ferreras is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Ferreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Optum - Palm Springs Palm Canyon

    1100 N Palm Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yvonne Morgan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Morgan has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Office

    4791 E Palm Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jae Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Shingles.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Homan A Zadeh MD Mph Inc

    1330 N Indian Canyon Dr, Suite F, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Gabriel is a Gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Gabriel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    1555 S Palm Canyon Dr, Bldg C, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hughes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia.

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

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    67555 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste C112, 
    Cathedral City, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Huang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cathedral City, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Michael R. Gatto MD Inc.

    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E311, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gatto is an Otolaryngologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Gatto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Familial Deafness.

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

    Office

    275 N El Cielo Rd Ste D414, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loren Khoury is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Khoury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Pacific Sleep Medicine A Medical Corporation

    555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 1E204, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Congress is a Gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Congress is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine

    Advanced Gastroenterology Associates

    1330 North Indian Canyon Drive, Suite F, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Romberg is a Gastroenterologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Romberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Romberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste 305, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tate De Leon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. De Leon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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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