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    MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near San Luis Obispo, CA. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    30 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

      1551 Bishop St, Suite 230, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Mundorf is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Mundorf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

      1551 Bishop St, Suite 230, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffry Brown is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Paul D Wetzel MD Inc

      1551 Bishop St, Suite 430, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Wetzel is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Wetzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      1551 Bishop St Ste 230, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vance Rodgers is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Rodgers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      842 California Blvd, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Armando Siqueiros is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Siqueiros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Bacterial Prostatitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

      1555 Higuera St, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lisa Molin is an Otolaryngologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Molin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Familial Deafness, Male Pattern Baldness, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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

      Vituity Hospitalists PC

      1911 Johnson Ave, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Willard Chung is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Pain Medicine

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      1064 Murray Ave, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bhavishya Clark is an Otolaryngologist and a Pain Medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Clark has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, Otosclerosis, and Septoplasty.

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

      Primary Care Partners - Slo PC

      84 Santa Rosa St, Suite A, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrea Angelucci is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Angelucci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      100 Casa Street, Suite B, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mary Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Community Health Centers Of The Central Coast Inc

      77 Casa St, 201 202, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Satish Raj is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Raj 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, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

      Family And Industrial Medical Center Inc

      47 Santa Rosa St, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Ward is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Chronic Cough, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      1551 Bishop St, D450, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Zovich is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Zovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colitis, and Endoscopy.

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

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      892 Aerovista Pl, Suite 240, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      1551 Bishop Street Suite 250, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Carlson is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Eosinophilic Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      1941 Johnson Ave Ste 204, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Steele is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Steele 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 High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      628 California Blvd Ste F, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ardeshir Talieh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Talieh 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      575 Price St, 
      Pismo Beach, CA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wendy Weiss is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Visceromegaly, and Enlarged Liver.

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

      Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

      2238 Bayview Heights Dr, Suite G, 
      Los Osos, CA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Osos, California. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Ampullary Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

      2 James Way, Suite 207, 
      Pismo Beach, CA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Quezada is a Gastroenterologist in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Quezada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Toxic Megacolon, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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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