The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Manchester, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 133 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Manchester, CT. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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133 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Prohealth Physicians Of Manchester

    515 Middle Tpke W, 
    Manchester, CT 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelee Carta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Carta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Carta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Carta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    300 Western Blvd Ste A, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Gelwan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Gelwan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, and Barrett Esophagus.

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

    Alexia Koudellou, MD

    773 Main St, 
    Manchester, CT 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexia Koudellou is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Koudellou 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 Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Koudellou is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

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

    Connecticut Gastroenterology Assoc PC

    18 Haynes St, Suite A, 
    Manchester, CT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amer Skopic is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Skopic 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 Proctitis, Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Skopic is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Skopic is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prohealth Physicians Of Manchester

    515 Middle Tpke W, 
    Manchester, CT 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Cadman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Cadman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Cadman is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Cadman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hartford Hospital Ct Multispecialty Group-Rheumatology

    704 Hebron Ave Ste 201, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Deshaies is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Deshaies 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 Shingles, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bronchitis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Deshaies is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Glastonbury Primary Care

    320 Western Blvd Ste 104, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Vella is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Vella 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 Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Vella is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vella is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Starling Physicians

    2110 Silas Deane Hwy, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Anquillare is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Dr. Anquillare is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Decerebrate Posture. Dr. Anquillare is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Anquillare is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Digestive Health Specialists Of Eastern Connecticut LLC

    353 Main St, 
    Manchester, CT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohit Singhania is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Singhania is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Collins Medical Associates 2

    435 Buckland Rd, 
    South Windsor, CT 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    300 Western Blvd Ste A, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chaletsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Chaletsky 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 Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    300 Western Blvd Ste A, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wysocki is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Wysocki 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wysocki is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    300 Western Blvd Ste A, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Colin Swales is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Swales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Esophageal Varices, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Connecticut GI PLLC

    85 Seymour St Ste 1000, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Hemacha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Hemacha is rated as a Distinguished 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 Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Prospect Ct Medical Foundation-Manchester

    130 Hartford Rd, 
    Manchester, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Remi Mathews is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    353 Main St Ste 2, 
    Manchester, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Alderman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Alderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Diarrhea.

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

    ProHealth Physicians Of Manchester

    515 Middle Tpke W, 
    Manchester, CT 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malay
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Nair is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Nair 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture. Dr. Nair is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prohealth Physicians Of Manchester

    515 Middle Tpke W, 
    Manchester, CT 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaitlyn Guardino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Guardino 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Guardino is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Office

    360 Tolland Tpke Ste 1E, 
    Manchester, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Franklin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Occupational Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

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

    Office

    300 Western Blvd Ste A, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Cappa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Cappa 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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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