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

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Temecula, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Temecula, CA. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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48 providers found
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Trinity Medical Multi-Specialty Group, Inc.

    31625 De Portola Rd, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Indraneel Chakrabarty is an Internal Medicine provider in Temecula, California. Dr. Chakrabarty has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Robert S. Fan
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    West Gastroenterology Medical Group

    25495 Medical Center Dr, 
    Murrieta, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Our goal is to provide care that is second to none via physicians and staff who are knowledgeable in all aspects of gastroenterology. We believe that this care be delivered through compassion, confidentiality, and understanding of your need for service regardless of race, religion, or economic background. Dr. Fan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonic Malakoplakia, Hemorrhoids, and Diverticular Disease.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Trinity Medical Multi-Specialty Group, Inc.

    31625 De Portola Rd, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Saunders is a Gastroenterologist in Temecula, California. Dr. Saunders has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Inland Empire Gastroenterology Medical Group, Inc.

    40404 California Oaks Rd, 
    Murrieta, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Dinh is a Gastroenterologist in Murrieta, California. Dr. Dinh has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Virtue Primary Care

    27403 Ynez Rd, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Gomer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Gomer has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, and Muscle Atrophy.

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

    Ocampo, Consuelo, M.D.

    29645 Rancho California Rd, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Consuelo Ocampo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Ocampo has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and 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, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Richard Lam, M.D., Inc.

    41900 Winchester Rd, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Lam has been practicing medicine for over 31 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, and Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency.

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

    Office

    41840 Enterprise Cir N, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Ayon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Ayon 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, Obesity in Children, and Obesity.

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

    Temecula Valley Hospital

    31700 Temecula Pkwy, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Jin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Jin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Heart Attack, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Temecula Valley Hospital

    31700 Temecula Pkwy, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Osvaldo Lopez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Wolcott Rallison Syndrome, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    James George Kalkanis, M.D., Amc

    40285 Winchester Rd, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Kalkanis is an Otolaryngologist in Temecula, California. Dr. Kalkanis has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Hereditary Ataxia, and Cleft Tongue.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    James George Kalkanis, M.D., Amc

    40285 Winchester Rd, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derrick Tint is an Otolaryngologist in Temecula, California. Dr. Tint has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    California Head And Neck Specialists

    39755 Date St, 
    Murrieta, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ritvik Mehta is an Otolaryngologist in Murrieta, California. Dr. Mehta has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Tinnitus, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Richard Ruiz M.D. Inc.

    27403 Ynez Rd Ste 107, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Ruiz is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Temecula, California. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy.

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

    Erik Lundquist MD Inc.

    27450 Ynez Rd Ste 100, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Vellinga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Vellinga has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sulfite Oxidase Deficiency, Hypermethioninemia, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, and Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder.

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

    Rancho Family Medical Group Inc.

    28780 Single Oak Dr Ste 160, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tae-woong Im is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Im is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Shingles, and Lymphangitis.

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

    Rancho Family Medical Group Inc.

    28780 Single Oak Dr Ste 160, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Combs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Combs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Talia Medical Group A Professional Corp.

    41593 Winchester Rd Ste 101, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Basch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Basch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Rancho Family Medical Group Inc.

    28780 Single Oak Dr Ste 160, 
    Temecula, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristina Bailey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Sciatica, Osteomyelitis in Children, Oral Herpes, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    25470 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 102, 
    Murrieta, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bridget Briggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Murrieta, California. Dr. Briggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, and Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.

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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 Temecula, 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 Temecula, 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 Temecula, 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 Temecula, 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 Temecula, 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 Temecula, 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 Temecula, 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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