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    MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Fort Walton Beach, FL. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Northwest Florida Multispecialty Physicians LLC

      320 Racetrack Rd Nw, Suite 100b, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Twan Phanijphand is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Phanijphand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Florida Digestive Health Specialists, Llp

      417 A Racetrack Rd Nw, 2 Emerald Coast Dhs Llc, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Raphael Rusynyk is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Rusynyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      White-Wilson Medical Center PA

      1032 Mar Walt Dr Unit, 210 Gastroenterology Offic, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Abrasley is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Abrasley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      137 Hospital Dr Ne, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Sites is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Sites is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sinusitis.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      1032 Mar Walt Dr, Suite 100, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Siefker is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Siefker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Septoplasty, and Myringotomy.

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

      White-Wilson Medical Center PA

      1005 Mar Walt Dr, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vergil Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      1005 Mar Walt Dr, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Reed Harned is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Harned is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Harned is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      White-Wilson Medical Center PA

      1005 Mar Walt Dr, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Hansen is currently accepting new patients.

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

      White-Wilson Medical Center PA

      1005 Mar Walt Dr, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melissa Fischer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      White-Wilson Medical Center PA

      1110 Hospital Rd, Suite 1112, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Mclean is an Otolaryngologist in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Mclean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Oral Cancer, Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Thyroidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Mclean is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Magnolia Medical Clinic P.A.

      319 Green Acres Rd, Suite 101, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Loudermilk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Loudermilk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Loudermilk is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      White-Wilson Medical Center PA

      1032 Mar Walt Dr Unit, 210 Gastroenterology Offic, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Riggenbach is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Riggenbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine

      North Florida Surgeons, PA

      310 Racetrack Rd Nw, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Boole is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Boole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Boole is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      North Florida Surgeons, PA

      310 Racetrack Rd Nw, 
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gale Tuper is an Otolaryngologist in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Tuper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Patulous Eustachian Tube, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. Dr. Tuper is currently accepting new patients.

      Kyle S. Chavers
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      4467 Commons Dr W Ste F-g, 
      Destin, FL 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kyle Chavers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Destin, Florida. Dr. Chavers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      994 Airport Rd, 
      Destin, FL 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Yvette Novak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Destin, Florida. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Novak is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      120 S John Sims Pkwy, 
      Valparaiso, FL 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wyndal Blankenship is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Valparaiso, Florida. Dr. Blankenship is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      1108 Juniper Ave, 
      Niceville, FL 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Garry Banks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Niceville, Florida. Dr. Banks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Mitral Stenosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Banks is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Steven S Donchey Mdpa

      1950 Bluewater Blvd, 
      Niceville, FL 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Donchey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Niceville, Florida. Dr. Donchey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Donchey is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Acumen Health PLLC

      4566 E Hwy 20, Suite 105, 
      Niceville, FL 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ann Gwinnup is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Niceville, Florida. Dr. Gwinnup is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Gwinnup is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Fort Walton Beach, FL?

      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 Fort Walton Beach, FL?

      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 Fort Walton Beach, FL?

      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 Fort Walton Beach, FL?

      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 Fort Walton Beach, FL?

      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 Fort Walton Beach, FL?

      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 Fort Walton Beach, FL?

      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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