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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 142 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near hamden, CT. Of these, 106 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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142 providers found
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Margaret Chustecka Internal Medicine Of Greater New Haven

    1952 Whitney Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Housein Wazaz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Wazaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Yale University

    8 Devine St, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ravich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in North 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.

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

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    118 Clinton Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anuruddha Walaliyadda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New 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 Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Walaliyadda is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Walaliyadda is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Family And Internal Medicine Of Dixwell Ave.

    2543 Dixwell Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Babu Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    451 State St Ste B, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fausto Petruzziello is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Petruzziello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Petruzziello is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    118 Clinton Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lena Rivas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Rivas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Rivas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rivas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    118 Clinton Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ela Eris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Eris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Eris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Eris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Smilow Cancer Hospital

    35 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zafar Sayed is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Sayed is rated as an Experienced 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 Tongue Cancer, Male Pattern Baldness, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sayed is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    2080 Whitney Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Monaco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Monaco 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 Colorectal Cancer, Boils, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle. Dr. Monaco is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hass is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Hass is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Diverticular Disease, Indigestion, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramnath Hebbar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Hebbar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Greater New Haven ASC LLC

    2080 Whitney Ave Ste 100, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Grunwald is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Grunwald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Tenesmus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Helburn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, 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
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Chan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    2427 Whitney Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Garumuni Desilva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Desilva 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 Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Of Ct PC

    9 Washington Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Matloff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Matloff 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    2080 Whitney Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dharini Sun is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Yale University

    8 Devine St, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Taneisha Grant is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hemorrhoids, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    North Haven Medical Center-Radiology

    6 Devine St, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Hung is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hung 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Village Medical Associates P.C.

    12 Village St, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xiaoming Hong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Fainting, and Vertigo.

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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 hamden, 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 hamden, 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 hamden, 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 hamden, 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 hamden, 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 hamden, 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 hamden, 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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