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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 221 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Largo, FL. Of these, 161 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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

      Professional Healthcare Of Pinellas LLC

      3690 E Bay Dr, Suite M, 
      Largo, FL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Fadi Saba is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Saba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Saba is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      508 Jeffords St D, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yawer Nensey is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Nensey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      ENT Associates

      1330 South Fort Harrison Avenue, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Hood is an Otolaryngologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Hood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Hood is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      920 S Myrtle Ave, Suite A, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Umesh Choudhry is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Choudhry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Aj Bidani, M.D. PA

      8787 Bryan Dairy Rd, Suite 310, 
      Largo, FL 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jatin Bidani is a Gastroenterologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Bidani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      ENT Associates

      1330 South Fort Harrison Avenue, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Clavenna is an Otolaryngologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Clavenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Septoplasty. Dr. Clavenna is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      ENT Associates

      1330 South Fort Harrison Avenue, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mitchell Miller is an Otolaryngologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      ENT Associates

      1330 South Fort Harrison Avenue, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Greene is an Otolaryngologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, Grass Allergy, and DFNB1. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Ranjan Mahajan, MD Plc

      150 Clearwater Largo N Rd, Suite 2, 
      Largo, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ranjan Mahajan is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Mahajan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Lower Esophageal Ring, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mahajan is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Legacy Health Medical Group, LLC

      801 W Bay Dr, Suite 605, 
      Largo, FL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Sunit Srivastava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Srivastava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Dementia, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Srivastava is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine

      Sunstate Physicians LLC

      801 W Bay Dr, Suite 321, 
      Largo, FL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eduardo Palanca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Palanca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Palanca is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      508 Jeffords St D, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lawrence Weiss is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      508 Jeffords St D, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Howard Klein is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastric Dysmotility, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      920 S Myrtle Ave, Suite A, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gourisankar Degala is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Degala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

      300 Pinellas St, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dane Maxfield is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Maxfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      8250 Bryan Dairy Rd, Suite 200, 
      Largo, FL 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Barthel is a Gastroenterologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Barthel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Barrett Esophagus, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dilip Ghanekar is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Ghanekar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Staffetti is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Staffetti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Simmons is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Simmons is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chetan Desai is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Desai has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Largo, 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 Largo, 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 Largo, 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 Largo, 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 Largo, 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 Largo, 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 Largo, 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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