The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Hollywood, FL

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Hollywood, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 236 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Hollywood, FL. Of these, 175 are Experienced, 55 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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236 providers found
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    South Florida ENT Associates

    21150 Biscayne Blvd, 
    Aventura, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Moises Mitrani is an Otolaryngologist in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Mitrani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Palatal Myoclonus, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Wellness Clinic Inc

    7191 Taft St, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacobo Elgozy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Elgozy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Myotonia Congenita, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Stengel is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Stengel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Al Khoury is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Al Khoury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Weiss is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Baaz Mishiev is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Mishiev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Enrique Molina is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Molina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Indigestion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Lessne is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Lessne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lactose Intolerance, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leon Maratchi is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Maratchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Palmer is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, and Childhood Volvulus.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Dauer is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Dauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Hahn is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Hahn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Kosche is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Kosche is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Kaner is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Kaner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Aventura Healthcare Specialists LLC

    21150 Biscayne Blvd Ste 302, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Kaplan is a Gastroenterologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health LLC

    7261 Sheridan St Ste 100C, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caren Bennett is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Indigestion.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Physicians Group Of South Florida - North Miami Office

    1801 NE 123rd St Ste 405, 
    North Miami, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arin Newman is a Gastroenterologist in North Miami, Florida. Dr. Newman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Satya P Singh MD PA

    300 NW 70th Ave Ste 205, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Satya Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Primary Dental Partners PA

    3039 Johnson St, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Shapiro is an Otolaryngologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Swimmer's Ear, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Empyema.

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

    Memorial Regional Hospital

    3501 Johnson St, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karem Figueroa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Figueroa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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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