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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 442 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near gardena, CA. Of these, 353 are Experienced, 83 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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442 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Abraham Golbari, MD

    14030 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abraham Golbari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Golbari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Golbari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Golbari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Gary E. Ford, MD Private Practice

    1045 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Ste 575, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Ford is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ford is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Ford is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Beach Cities Ents

    20911 Earl St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Rafii is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rafii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheal Rupture, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Trachoma.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 220, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adnan Ameer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ameer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ameer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Century Medical Center

    3451 W Century Blvd, Ste B1, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehran Nissani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Nissani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Memory Loss, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nissani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Care Consultants, Inc.

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Azam Riyaz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Riyaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Riyaz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Riyaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles Center For Ear, Nose, Throat And Allergy

    3268 E Gage Ave, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Trenkle is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Huntington Park, California. Dr. Trenkle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Kedren Health Primary Care

    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelly Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Balantidiasis. Dr. Jones is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mohan W Bhasker MD

    1141 W Redondo Beach Blvd, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohan Bhasker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Bhasker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Hawthorne Morningside

    15901 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 250, 
    Lawndale, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawndale, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Dysgraphia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Soma Medical Group

    1959 Kingsdale Ave, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sohail Davoudian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Davoudian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Davoudian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Optum - Del Amo

    3565 Del Amo Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Imran Shaikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    21840 Normandie Ave, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Viktor Eysselein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Eysselein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Eysselein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Eysselein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Richard M. Butlig, Md, Inc.

    1727 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Butlig is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Butlig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Butlig is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required

    Sarah S Olelewe MD Inc.

    11712 Hawthorne Blvd, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Olelewe is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Olelewe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Providence Medical Institute-Torrance Gastroenterology

    20911 Earl St Ste 220, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Takemura is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Takemura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Turcot Syndrome.

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

    Office

    20911 Earl St Ste 220, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Weinstock is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Weinstock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    21311 Madrona Avenue, Suite 100A, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Borovay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Borovay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension. Dr. Borovay is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ace Medical Group

    4477 W 118th St, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashok Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 470, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Davis is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Septoplasty. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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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