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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Bridgeport, CT. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    78 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC

      425 Post Rd, 
      Fairfield, CT 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amir Masoud is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Masoud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Rehabilitation Associates Inc

      1931 Black Rock Tpke, 
      Fairfield, CT 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Craig Hecht is an Otolaryngologist in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Hecht is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Nasal Polyps, and Tinnitus.

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

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC

      425 Post Rd, 
      Fairfield, CT 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mayra Sanchez-De is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Sanchez-De is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Northeast Medical Group Inc

      95 Armory Rd, 
      Stratford, CT 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Agnes Czibulka is an Otolaryngologist in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Czibulka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

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

      State Of Connecticut

      1635 Central Ave, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Askari Jafri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Jafri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Apraxia, Dementia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

      State Of Connecticut

      1635 Central Ave, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Decandia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Decandia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Friedreich Ataxia, Dementia, Low Blood Pressure, and Methemoglobinemia.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Northeast Medical Group Inc

      267 Grant St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Latha Alaparthi is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Alaparthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Northeast Medical Group Inc

      267 Grant St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pietro Andres is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Andres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Northeast Medical Group Inc

      267 Grant St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Chun Lam is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Northeast Medical Group Inc

      267 Grant St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bryan Burns is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      267 Grant Street, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wigneswaran Paramanathan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Paramanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Northeast Medical Group Inc

      267 Grant St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Denise Mohess is a Geriatrics provider in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Mohess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Liver Failure, Alzheimer's Disease, and Painful Swallowing.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Northeast Medical Group Inc

      267 Grant St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Beckoff is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Beckoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, and Liver Failure.

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

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Inc

      2800 Main St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rahul Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Inc

      2800 Main St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Goldfarb is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Goldfarb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC

      2800 Main St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Mensah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Mensah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hypothermia, Necrosis, Hip Replacement, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC

      2800 Main St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cassandra Muxen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Muxen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Hypopituitarism.

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

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC

      2800 Main St, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chinyere Uzoamaka is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Uzoamaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      4641 Main St Ste 1, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alan Nelson is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      3690 Main Street, 
      Bridgeport, CT 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wayne Levin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Dementia.

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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 Bridgeport, CT?

      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 Bridgeport, CT?

      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 Bridgeport, CT?

      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 Bridgeport, CT?

      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 Bridgeport, CT?

      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 Bridgeport, CT?

      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 Bridgeport, CT?

      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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