The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Santa Barbara, CA

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Santa Barbara, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Santa Barbara, CA. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Mick S. Meiselman
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mick Meiselman is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Meiselman has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Derosa is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Derosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics

    915 N. Milpas St., 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Septic Arthritis.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hahn is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Caves is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Caves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Pueblo Care Complex

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Mellor is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Mellor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Sansum Clinic

    317 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Egan is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Egan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Angela Pap
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Pap is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Pap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Jeffrey Hadsall
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Hadsall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hadsall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sotos Syndrome, Acromegaly, Gigantism, and Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Jeffrey Bourne D O Medical Corp.

    710 Las Canoas Pl, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Bourne is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bourne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ucsb

    4141 State St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Golgert is an Otolaryngologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Golgert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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

    Office

    836 Anacapa St Unit 20058, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelina Dukesherer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Dukesherer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Lung Cancer, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Riviera Ent. PC

    1819 State St Ste A, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dale Tylor is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Tylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Tongue Tie, Short Philtrum, Van Der Woude Syndrome, and Laryngomalacia.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Riviera Ent. PC

    1819 State St Ste A, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Culver is an Otolaryngologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Culver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Tinnitus.

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

    Sutter Health State Street Family Medicine

    1919 State St Ste 307, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelli Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Central Sleep Apnea, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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

    South Coast Nuclear Medicine Medical Group Inc

    229 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Hrach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hrach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Cerebral Palsy, High Cholesterol, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    317 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Petrini is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Petrini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Dodson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Dodson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Sitosterolemia, Sciatica, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Grace Park is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her 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

    California Retina Consultants

    515 E Micheltorena St Ste C, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bordofsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bordofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, High Cholesterol, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL).

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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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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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