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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 175 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near sylmar, CA. Of these, 152 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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175 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Northeast Valley Health Pharmacy

    1600 San Fernando Rd, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alicia Lwin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Fernando, California. Dr. Lwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lwin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 2, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Nyamu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Nyamu is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Nyamu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Valley Community Healthcare

    9119 Haskell Ave, 
    North Hills, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Luna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Hills, California. Dr. Luna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Luna is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    11550 Indian Hills Road, Suite 280, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rafael Quinonez is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Quinonez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, and DFNB1. Dr. Quinonez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    FACEY Medical Group

    11333 N. Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sofia Avitia is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Avitia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, TMJ Disorders, and Tinnitus. Dr. Avitia is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Avitia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Christopher R Buttelman, MD Private Practice

    17075 Devonshire St, 209, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Buttelman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Buttelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Budd-Chiari Syndrome, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Buttelman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine.

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

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    4955 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Namazie is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Namazie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    4955 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Martin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Martin 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 Perichondritis, Laryngitis, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum - Mission Hills

    11600 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claudio Rivera is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Indigestion, Turcot Syndrome, and Portal Hypertension. Dr. Rivera is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Singh Family Clinic Inc.

    11550 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Madhure is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Madhure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Madhure is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sylmar Medical Center

    14124 Foothill Blvd, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Basem Fanous is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Fanous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Epilepsy. Dr. Fanous is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Robert O Flores MD Inc.

    11273 Laurel Canyon Blvd Ste 1, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Flores is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Fernando, California. Dr. Flores is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Magued Beshay is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Beshay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Dr. Beshay is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Firas Bahdi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Bahdi 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 Barrett Esophagus, Swallowing Difficulty, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

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

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Cole is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Cole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Encopresis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Northeast Valley Health Corp. Pacoima Health Center

    12756 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Pacoima, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Degiorgio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pacoima, California. Dr. Degiorgio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papular Urticaria, Obesity, Hyperhidrosis, and Hemolytic Crisis.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Referral may be required

    James A. Michail, MD Private Practice

    10515 Balboa Blvd, Ste 290, 
    Granada Hills, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Michail is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Granada Hills, California. Dr. Michail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Michail is board certified in Family Medicine and Family Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine). Dr. Michail is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    10515 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 325, 
    Granada Hills, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Park is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Granada Hills, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    17075 Devonshire Street, Suite 200, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mysore Nagaraja is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Nagaraja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nagaraja is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nagaraja is currently accepting new patients.

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

    William Y. Josephson, Md, Inc.

    17075 Devonshire St, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Josephson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Josephson 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 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Josephson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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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