The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Lakewood, CO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 226 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Lakewood, CO. Of these, 170 are Experienced, 52 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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226 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Of The Rockies

    13952 Denver West Pkwy, Building 53, Suite 100B, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raul Cubillas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Cubillas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cubillas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cubillas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Of The Rockies

    13952 Denver West Pkwy, Building 53, Suite 100B, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Dobin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Dobin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gardner Syndrome. Dr. Dobin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dobin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Of The Rockies

    13952 Denver West Pkwy, Building 53, Suite 100B, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wesley Prichard is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Prichard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Heartburn. Dr. Prichard is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Obesity Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prichard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Of The Rockies

    13952 Denver West Pkwy, Building 53, Suite 100B, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Taimur Khan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Of The Rockies

    13952 Denver West Pkwy, Building 53, Suite 100B, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Cassara is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Cassara 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis. Dr. Cassara is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cassara is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Of The Rockies

    13952 Denver West Pkwy, Building 53, Suite 100B, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Steinberg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Steinberg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Steinberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CommonSpirit Senior Health First St. Anthony

    11700 W 2nd Pl, Ste 450, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients.Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Emphysema, Bullae, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Moore is board certified in Internal Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CommonSpirit Senior Health First St. Anthony

    11700 W 2nd Pl, Ste 450, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients.Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Cain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, and Hypertension. Dr. Cain is board certified in Internal Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and Geriatric Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Dr. Cain is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Assoc PLLC

    355 Union Blvd, Ste 200, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathryn Wisser is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Wisser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wisser is board certified in Internal Medicine-American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine (AOA) and Gastroenterology-American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine (AOA). Dr. Wisser is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates, PLLC

    355 Union Blvd, Suite 200, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajesh Jain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates, PLLC

    355 Union Blvd, Suite 200, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Korson is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Korson is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Korson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Korson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Assoc PLLC

    355 Union Blvd, Ste 200, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Goff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Goff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Goff is board certified in Gastroenterology-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Dr. Goff is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Gastroenterology Of The Rockies

    13952 Denver West Pkwy, Building 53, Suite 100B, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Seto is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Seto 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Rocky Mountain Senior Care

    5920 McIntyre St, 
    Golden, CO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clemencia Rasquinha is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Golden, Colorado. Dr. Rasquinha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Rasquinha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CommonSpirit Senior Health First St. Anthony

    11700 W 2nd Pl, Ste 450, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients.Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Sitosterolemia, and Hypertension. Dr. Miller is board certified in Internal Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and Geriatric Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CommonSpirit Senior Health First St. Anthony

    11700 W 2nd Pl, Ste 450, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hello humankindness. It's more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It's the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It's in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients. Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit Health is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Amador 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 Infant Hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Amador is board certified in Internal Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and Geriatric Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Dr. Amador is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    CommonSpirit Aspen Ridge ENT St. Anthony

    11700 W 2nd Pl, Ste 435, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients.Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Mcguire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Mcguire is board certified in Otolaryngology (ENT)-American Board Of Otolaryngology (ABO). Dr. Mcguire is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Of The Rockies

    13952 Denver West Pkwy, Building 53, Suite 100B, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Cristin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Cristin is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Visceromegaly, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Turcot Syndrome. Dr. Cristin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cristin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastroenterology Of The Rockies

    13952 Denver West Pkwy, Building 53, Suite 100B, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Zucker is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Zucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gallbladder Removal, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates PLLC

    3333 S Wadsworth Blvd Unit D100, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Mackenzie is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Mackenzie 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 Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mackenzie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mackenzie is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Lakewood, CO?

    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 Lakewood, CO?

    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 Lakewood, CO?

    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 Lakewood, CO?

    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 Lakewood, CO?

    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 Lakewood, CO?

    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 Lakewood, CO?

    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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