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    MediFind found 342 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Whittier, CA. Of these, 257 are Experienced, 71 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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    342 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Fernando Ibarra MD Inc

      309 W Beverly Blvd, 
      Montebello, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fernando Ibarra is a Gastroenterologist in Montebello, California. Dr. Ibarra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Geoffrey Trenkle Do A Professional Medical Corporation

      1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Suite 2500, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (11.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abie Mendelsohn is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mendelsohn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Sialadenitis, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      12462 Putnam St, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Renee Palta is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Palta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ashwin Ashok is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Ashok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alex Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Pih Health Physicians

      12675 La Mirada Blvd, Suite 201and401, 
      La Mirada, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Neal Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in La Mirada, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      500 N Garfield Ave, Suite 100, 
      Monterey Park, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Chia Lai is a Gastroenterologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      2240 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 200, 
      Fullerton, CA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Waki is an Otolaryngologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Waki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Waki is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
      South Pasadena, CA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Gernon is an Otolaryngologist in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Gernon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine

      Maguire And Welsh Medical Group

      7624 Painter Ave, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Welsh is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Welsh 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, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Welcome Health Medical Group

      8135 Painter Ave, Suite 105, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Lander is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Lander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, and Testicular Failure.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      8135 Painter Ave, Suite 305, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Pang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Pang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Pih Health Physicians

      12462 Putnam St, Suite 303, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Chen is an Otolaryngologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jiaming Zhu is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Preeya Goyal is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Goyal has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sanchayeeta Mitra is an Otolaryngologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Mitra 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, Autonomic Neuropathy, and Hyperventilation.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Julie Borba is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Borba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Interstitial Nephritis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajnish Jandial is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Jandial is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Phantom Limb Pain, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jerry Huang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Ding is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Ding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Necrosis.

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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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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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