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    MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Norwich, CT. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    37 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Connecticut Gi PC

      105 Wawecus St, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jefrey Salek is a Gastroenterologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Salek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Connecticut Gi PC

      105 Wawecus St, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abera Abay is a Gastroenterologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Abay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Connecticut Gi PC

      105 Wawecus St, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      You Sang is a Gastroenterologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Sang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gardner Syndrome, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Connecticut Gi PC

      105 Wawecus St, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarah Canavan is a Gastroenterologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Canavan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Connecticut Gi PC

      105 Wawecus St, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cassidy Alexandre is a Gastroenterologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Alexandre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Connecticut Gi PC

      105 Wawecus St, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Frese is a Gastroenterologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Frese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      5 Clinic Dr, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jan Akus is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Akus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Atrial Fibrillation, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      119 Lafayette St, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Lesnik is an Otolaryngologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Lesnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Infant Hearing Loss.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      119 Lafayette St, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Lesnik is an Otolaryngologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Lesnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Hearing Loss, and Infant Hearing Loss.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      330 Washington St, Suite 510, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Colleen Casey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Casey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Paul H Deutsch MD Rph LLC

      86 New London Tpke, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Deutsch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Deutsch has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Esophageal Varices, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Inc

      12 Case St, Suite 313, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yahya Qureshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

      Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Inc

      12 Case St, Suite 313, 
      Norwich, CT 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Salman Zafar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Cirrhosis.

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

      Gales Ferry Medical Group LLC

      1527 Route 12, 
      Gales Ferry, CT 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Hennessey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. Dr. Hennessey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Dementia, Memory Loss, and Obesity in Children.

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

      Gales Ferry Medical Group LLC

      1527 Route 12, 
      Gales Ferry, CT 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Gates is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. Dr. Gates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Lyme Disease.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Connecticut Gi PC

      196 Waterford Pkwy S, Suite 306, 
      Waterford, CT 
       (11.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Darrick Li is a Gastroenterologist in Waterford, Connecticut. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      391 Norwich Westerly Rd, 
      North Stonington, CT 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stefana Pecher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Stonington, Connecticut. Dr. Pecher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lyme Disease, Insomnia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

      Ear,nose And Throat Associates Of Southeastern Connecticut, P.C.

      914 Hartford Tpke, 
      Waterford, CT 
       (10.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Culviner is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Waterford, Connecticut. Dr. Culviner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Allergic Rhinitis, and Jones Syndrome.

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

      Value In Prevention Of Connecticut PLLC

      11 Main St, Suite 11 205, 
      Mystic, CT 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Salm is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mystic, Connecticut. Dr. Salm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Prohealth Physicians PC

      85 Poheganut Dr, 
      Groton, CT 
       (11.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Patricia Mcivor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Groton, Connecticut. Dr. Mcivor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Asthma, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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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 Norwich, 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 Norwich, 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 Norwich, 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 Norwich, 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 Norwich, 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 Norwich, 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 Norwich, 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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