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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 153 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Shelton, CT. Of these, 118 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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153 providers found
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Neurological Specialist PC

    99 Hawley Ln, 
    Stratford, CT 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chess is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Chess is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 137 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Heart Failure.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikita Kohli is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Kohli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Adenoidectomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    40 Temple St Ste 1A, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ravich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Ravich is rated as a Distinguished 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Achalasia, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2660 Main St Ste 203, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eddy Castillo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Castillo 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2660 Main St Ste 203, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Strick Woods is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Woods is rated as a Distinguished 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Griffin Health

    130 Division St, 
    Derby, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Cohen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Rheumatology

    Silverman & Dvoretzky Md's

    22 Westfield Ave, 
    Ansonia, CT 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Simon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Ansonia, Connecticut. Dr. Simon 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Tenesmus, Watermelon Stomach, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Silverman & Dvoretzky Md's

    22 Westfield Ave, 
    Ansonia, CT 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Dreznick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ansonia, Connecticut. Dr. Dreznick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    22 Westfield Ave, 
    Ansonia, CT 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Levenson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ansonia, Connecticut. Dr. Levenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Maureen McGowan-Schwartz M.S.APRN BC LLC

    300 Seymour Ave, 
    Derby, CT 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Schweitzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Schweitzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Office

    224 Leavenworth Rd, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Farens is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Farens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Oncology Hematology Care Of Connecticut LLC

    40 Commerce Park, 
    Milford, CT 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benigno Varela is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Varela 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 Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    115 Technology Dr Unit B201, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Stupak is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Stupak 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Nutrition And Weight Management Center Of Fairfield County LLC

    115 Technology Dr Unit B106, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarun Gupta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Gupta 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    1 Cellini Place, 
    West Haven, CT 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anuruddha Walaliyadda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Walaliyadda 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 Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Walaliyadda is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    46 Prince St Ste 407, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Helburn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Helburn 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Office

    800 Howard Ave Fl 4, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nwanmegha Young is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Young 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 Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Throat Cancer, and Laryngectomy.

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

    Office

    35 Park St Ste 402, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thiruvengadam Muniraj is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Muniraj is rated as an Experienced 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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

    Looking Glass Optical Shop

    150 Sargent Dr, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rosenthal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Rosenthal 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 Dry Mouth, Swallowing Difficulty, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Stone Bridge Center For Health & Rehabilitation

    139 Toddy Hill Rd, 
    Sandy Hook, CT 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Dementia, Anemia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Shelton, 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 Shelton, 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 Shelton, 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 Shelton, 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 Shelton, 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 Shelton, 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 Shelton, 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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