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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 200 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near West Hills, CA. Of these, 169 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    200 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      5525 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 211, 
      Tarzana, CA 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Martin is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Martin 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. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, Suite 550, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dinesh Chhetri is an Otolaryngologist 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, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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

      Cv Ent Surgical Group

      7345 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 510, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bob Armin is an Otolaryngologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Armin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Tinnitus, Perichondritis, and Mastoidectomy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      5525 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 211, 
      Tarzana, CA 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Aaron Feinstein is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Feinstein 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia. Dr. Feinstein is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Marc Cohen is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Glossodynia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      16661 Ventura Blvd, Suite 226, 
      Encino, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ali Namazie is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Encino, California. Dr. Namazie 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
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      16260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite LL15, 
      Encino, CA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mordo Suchov is a Gastroenterologist in Encino, California. Dr. Suchov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Suchov is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      7301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 201, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Cyrus Badii is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Badii is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrostomy. Dr. Badii is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      7301 Medical Center Dr, Suite 201, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Herr is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Herr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      7301 Medical Center Dr, Suite 201, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gerald Rothman is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Rothman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      7301 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 404, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce Jacobson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Genesis Healthcare Partners PC

      7320 Woodlake Ave, Suite 260, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ron Chitayat is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Chitayat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      7320 Woodlake Ave, Suite 320, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Craig Gluckman is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Gluckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 260, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Calin Arimie is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Arimie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Arimie is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 310, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Matthew is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Matthew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Matthew is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 310, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Niloufar Guiv is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Guiv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastric Dysmotility. Dr. Guiv is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      23101 Sherman Place, Suite 217, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Gulsrud is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Gulsrud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Anemia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      23101 Sherman Pl, Suite 500, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Caleb Hirsch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Tigalat Shalita, D O Inc.

      7230 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 202, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tigalat Shalita is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in West Hills, California. Dr. Shalita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      8046 Valley Flores Dr, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kirti Talole is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Talole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Anemia.

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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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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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