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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Ocala, FL. Of these, 62 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Ocala

    1901 SE 18th Ave Ste 400, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashwin Rumalla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Rumalla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rumalla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    7 Hill Gastroenterology PA

    3256 S Pine Ave, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vishnu Reddy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Reddy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lazo Medical Center Inc.

    321 SE 29th Pl Ste 200, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Lazo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Lazo 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 Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Glanzmann Thrombasthenia, and Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency. Dr. Lazo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hca Florida Ocala Primary Care-2415 17th St.

    2415 SE 17th St, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sidney Clevinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Clevinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Clevinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Marion Heart Center PA

    1040 SW 2nd Ave, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Axel Irizarry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Irizarry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Dementia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Insomnia. Dr. Irizarry is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Irizarry is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Siva MD, PA

    2845 SE 3rd Ct, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ratnasabapathy Sivasekaran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Sivasekaran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 141 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sivasekaran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Ocala

    1901 SE 18th Ave Ste 400, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Olejeme is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Olejeme 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Olejeme is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endoscopy Center Of Ocala Inc.

    1901 SE 18th Ave Ste 400, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Cristhine Pastorini is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Pastorini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Pastorini is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Ocala

    1901 SE 18th Ave Ste 400, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Prabhakar Rumalla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Rumalla 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 Barrett Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rumalla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endoscopy Center Of Ocala Inc.

    1901 SE 18th Ave Ste 400, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Barish is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Barish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Ocala Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - North Office

    2102 SW 20th Pl Ste 602, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Grayson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Grayson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Laryngeal Nerve Damage. Dr. Grayson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ocala Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Main Office

    2120 SW 22nd Pl Ste 602, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Nadenik is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Nadenik 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 Trachoma, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Nadenik is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AdventHealth Medical Group Multispecialty At Ocala South

    2820 SE 3rd Ct Ste 100, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diego Colom-Steele is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Colom-Steele is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Colom-Steele is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jagannadha R. Vyapaka M.D. P.A.

    129 SW 11th St, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jagannadha Vyapaka is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Vyapaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Campylobacter Infection, and Helicobacter Pylori Infection.

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

    AdventHealth Ocala

    1500 SW 1st Ave, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Narsing Rao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anish Khanna is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Khanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omar Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Turner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Turner 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 Acute Pancreatitis, Cellulitis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Robbins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Robbins is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave, 
    Ocala, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abhinav Khanna is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Khanna 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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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