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

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Ridgefield, CT. Of these, 79 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Family Medical Associates

    96 Danbury Rd, 
    Ridgefield, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Pazer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dr. Pazer 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 Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Pazer is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Pazer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Klarsfeld is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Klarsfeld 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 Trachoma, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nasal Polyps, Laryngitis, and Myringotomy.

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

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Bard is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Bard 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 Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Spasmodic Dysphonia.

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

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Batti is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Batti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.

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

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Warner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Warner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Warner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dov Bloch is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Bloch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk

    34 Midrocks Dr, 
    Norwalk, CT 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jack Diteodoro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Diteodoro is rated as a Distinguished 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Diteodoro is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    30 Prospect St Ste 500, 
    Ridgefield, CT 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Berman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dr. Berman 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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Movement Disorders.

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

    MDVIP - Ridgefield, CT

    38B Grove St Unit L-B, 
    Ridgefield, CT 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Serafima Glouzgal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dr. Glouzgal 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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Alzheimer's Disease.

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

    Nuvance Ridgefield Primary Care

    21 South St, 
    Ridgefield, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Estabrook is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dr. Estabrook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Nuvance Ridgefield Primary Care

    21 South St, 
    Ridgefield, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Barenberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dr. Barenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Nuvance Ridgefield Primary Care

    21 South St, 
    Ridgefield, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miechelle O'brien is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dr. O'brien 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 Barrett Esophagus, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Ridgefield Surgical Center LLC

    901 Ethan Allen Hwy, 
    Ridgefield, CT 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Whelan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dr. Whelan 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    580 Barrack Hill Rd, 
    Ridgefield, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saragur Jyothi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dr. Jyothi 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Painful Swallowing.

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

    Hhcmg Specialists, LLC

    50 Danbury Rd, 
    Wilton, CT 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Bookas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wilton, Connecticut. Dr. Bookas is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bookas is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bookas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    761 Main Ave, Suite 201, 
    Norwalk, CT 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Svogun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Svogun 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 Hirsutism in Women, Alzheimer's Disease, Chronic Cough, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Svogun is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilton Surgery Center

    195 Danbury Rd, 
    Wilton, CT 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harvey Riback is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilton, Connecticut. Dr. Riback is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

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

    Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Schiffman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Schiffman is rated as an Advanced 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Brandwein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Brandwein 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 Choledocholithiasis, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Danbury Hospital Medical Arts Center (Dhmac)

    111 Osborne St, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyson Collazo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Collazo 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 Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, 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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