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    MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Pleasanton, CA. Of these, 50 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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    62 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      University Healthcare Alliance

      4725 1st St, Suite 100, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rahul Verma is a Gastroenterologist in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Verma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Hemorrhoids.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Healthcare Alliance

      4725 1st St, Suite 100, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Lewis is an Otolaryngologist in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Otitis, DFNB1, and Myringotomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Valleycare Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

      5575 W Las Positas Blvd, Suite 320, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Phillip Wolfe is a Gastroenterologist in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      4725 1st St, Suite 100, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Eichel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Eichel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      4725 1st St, Suite 100, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shazia Mughal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Mughal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Mesenchymoma, Memory Loss, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      5725 W Las Positas Blvd, Suite 110, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vandana Boparai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Boparai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Lung Metastases, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Palliative Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Palliative Medicine | Geriatrics
      2970 Garden Creek Cir, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sampath Ramakrishnan is a Palliative Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Ramakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Anemia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      5565 W Las Positas Blvd, Suite 350, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      David Stone is an Otolaryngologist in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Tinnitus.

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      5575 W Las Positas Blvd, Suite 130, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nikhil Apte is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Apte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      5575 W Las Positas Blvd, Ste 130, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Louie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Louie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Cancer.

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      5575 W Las Positas Blvd, Suite 130, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Maliha Qadir is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Qadir has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

      John Muir Physician Network

      5860 Owens Dr, 
      Pleasanton, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Offers Telehealth

      Meena Rijhwani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Rijhwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine

      University Healthcare Alliance

      San Ramon, CA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Murphy is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in San Ramon, California. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Jones Syndrome.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Township Medical Foundation

      2000 Mowry Ave, 
      Fremont, CA 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arun Srivatsa is a Gastroenterologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Srivatsa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Lower Esophageal Ring, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      California Cardiovascular Consultants

      2333 Mowry Ave, Suite 300, 
      Fremont, CA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Saurabh Sethi is a Gastroenterologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Indigestion, Tenesmus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Healthcare Alliance

      5201 Norris Canyon Rd, Suite 220, 
      San Ramon, CA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Limb is an Otolaryngologist in San Ramon, California. Dr. Limb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Grass Allergy, and Laryngectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      John Muir Physician Network

      5801 Norris Canyon Rd, Suite 230, 
      San Ramon, CA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Wong is a Gastroenterologist in San Ramon, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Heartburn, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Gurmanpal S. Sandhu
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Livermore Care Center

      7683 Southfront Road, Suite 100, 
      Livermore, CA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gurmanpal Sandhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Livermore, California. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

      Kirk K. Lin
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Fremont Center

      3200 Kearney Street, Building 2, Floor 2, 
      Fremont, CA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kirk Lin is a Gastroenterologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Lin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hepatitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

      Ritesh Jha
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Fremont Center

      3200 Kearney Street, Building 2, Floor 2, 
      Fremont, CA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ritesh Jha is a Gastroenterologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Jha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lymphocytic Colitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jha is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, 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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