The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Tarzana, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 328 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Tarzana, CA. Of these, 278 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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328 providers found
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dinesh Chhetri is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chhetri is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Martin is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Martin has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Laryngitis, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Marc Kerner
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Northridge Facial Plastic Surgery

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 318, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Our practice is the premiere Center of Excellence for Comprehensive Head and Neck Medical and Surgical problems in Los Angeles and Southern California. All of our surgeons are board certified and fellows of the American College of Surgeons. We treat a wide variety of ear, nose and throat disorders, and excel in delivering the highest level of surgical care in head and neck surgery, facial plastic surgery, spine surgery, and pain management. Dr. Kerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    5525 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 211, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Bansal is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, and Perichondritis. Dr. Bansal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    5525 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 211, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Ghiam is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ghiam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss. Dr. Ghiam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Michael Hirt MD PC

    5620 Wilbur Ave Ste 220, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Hirt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Hirt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Infertility. Dr. Hirt is currently accepting new patients.

    Suhail B. Salem
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    United Medical Doctors

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suhail Salem is a Gastroenterologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Salem has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Gustavo A. Machicado
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Gustavo Machicado, MD

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Machicado is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Machicado has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Feinstein is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Feinstein has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Laryngitis, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Cohen is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Cohen has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Salivary Gland Tumors, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Laryngectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    San Fernando Valley Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

    18425 Burbank Blvd Ste 500, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Sach is a Gastroenterologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Sach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    H N. Xu
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    H. Norman Xu, MD Private Practice

    7111 Winnetka Ave, Ste 4, 
    Canoga Park, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Heart Attack, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Sikander Kajani
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Sikander Kijani, MD

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sikander Kajani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Northridge, California. Dr. Kajani has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Mark F. Tsai
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Mark F. Tsai, MD

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Tsai is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Tsai has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Ataxia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Piyush K. Jogani, MD

    18250 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Piyush Jogani is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Jogani has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    4955 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Namazie is an Otolaryngologist in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Namazie has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Office

    9301 Wilshire Blvd Ste 506, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harvey Paley is a General Surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Paley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Hayward L. Eubanks
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Hayward L. Eubanks, MD Private Practice

    11631 Victory Blvd, #101, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Our office is committed to providing every patient with the best quality care. Dr. Eubanks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    11645 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Omid Mehdizadeh is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mehdizadeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Mehdizadeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1286W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Lai is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, 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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