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    MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Vista, CA. Of these, 63 are Experienced and 16 are Advanced.

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    79 providers found
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      ENT Associates Medical Group

      3907 Waring Road, Suite 1, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Carroll is an Otolaryngologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      ENT Associates Medical Group

      3907 Waring Road, Suite 1, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Jacobs is an Otolaryngologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Patulous Eustachian Tube, and Low Nasal Bridge.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      ENT Associates Medical Group

      3907 Waring Road, Suite 1, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Liu is an Otolaryngologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Nasal Polyps, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      North County Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

      3923 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Shim is a Gastroenterologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Shim 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, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      North County Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

      3923 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Viernes is a Gastroenterologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Viernes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      North County Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

      3923 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Javaid Shad is a Gastroenterologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Shad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      North County Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

      3923 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hellen Chiao is a Gastroenterologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Chiao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Turcot Syndrome.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

      North County Ear Nose And Throat Head And Neck Surgey Inc

      3909 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anton Kushnaryov is an Otolaryngologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Kushnaryov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Dry Mouth, and Laryngectomy.

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

      Vista Community Clinic

      1000 Vale Terrace Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      1840 West Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Castilian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Emad Abu-Khieran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Abu-Khieran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Abu-Khieran is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Tri City Primary Care Medical Group Inc

      1926 Via Ctr, Suite A, 
      Vista, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sam Baroudi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Baroudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

      Tri City Primary Care Medical Group Inc

      1926 Via Ctr, Suite A, 
      Vista, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Loren Novak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Arteriosclerotic, Obesity, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      161 Thunder Dr, Suite 102, 
      Vista, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Linda Falconio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Vista, California. Dr. Falconio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.

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

      Beaver Medical Group P C

      145 Thunder Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

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

      Beaver Medical Group P C

      145 Thunder Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Simona Pop is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Pop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      North County Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

      3923 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Megan Novo is a Gastroenterologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Novo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      North County Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

      3923 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Devereaux is a Gastroenterologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Devereaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Rancho Santa Fe Medical Group, Inc.

      3230 Waring Ct, Suite Q, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Luis Navazo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Navazo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ringworm, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Peptic Ulcer, and Cellulitis.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      North County Ear Nose And Throat Head And Neck Surgey Inc

      3909 Waring Rd, Suite A, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amit Date is an Otolaryngologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Date is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Allergic Rhinitis.

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

      Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of California Inc

      4002 Vista Way, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Barco is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Barco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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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