The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Safety Harbor, FL

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Safety Harbor, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 240 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Safety Harbor, FL. Of these, 188 are Experienced, 45 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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240 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ent And Allergy Associates Of Florida LLC

    3131 N. McMullen Booth Rd. 2nd Floor, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Leto is an Otolaryngologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Leto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Tinnitus.

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

    Ronald C. Fernandez MD PA

    2901 Rigsby Ln, 
    Safety Harbor, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eduardo Palanca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Safety Harbor, 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, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Judith L Evans DO LLC

    2350 Sunset Point Rd Ste C, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Ray is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Ray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Hypothyroidism, Lung Metastases, and Obesity in Children.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    1840 Mease Dr Ste 305, 
    Safety Harbor, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Ahn is a Gastroenterologist in Safety Harbor, Florida. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ahn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Assoc

    3190 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 100, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.5 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 Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Hood is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Aspire At Countryside

    3825 Countryside Blvd N, 
    Palm Harbor, FL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Badal Shah is an Internal Medicine provider in Palm Harbor, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Enlarged Liver, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    920 S Myrtle Ave Ste A, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Choudhry is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    1300 S Fort Harrison Ave Ste 100, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chetan Desai is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Desai 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. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ent And Allergy Associates Of Florida LLC

    900 Carillon Parkway Suite 300 St., 
    Petersburg, FL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Vincent is an Otolaryngologist in Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngitis, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Vincent is currently accepting new patients.

    Elisa M. Lynskey
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ent And Allergy Associates Of Florida LLC

    900 Carillon Parkway Suite 300 St., 
    Petersburg, FL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lynskey is a pediatric otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Lynskey earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. She completed her internship in general surgery and then her residency in otolaryngology at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Lynskey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

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

    BayCare Medical Group Inc

    2605 Enterprise Rd E Ste 100, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stanton Tripodis is a Family Medicine provider in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Tripodis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Womens Care Florida LLP

    1840 Mease Dr Ste 110, 
    Safety Harbor, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bindu Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Safety Harbor, Florida. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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

    BayCare Medical Group Primary Care (Safety Harbor)

    1840 Mease Dr Ste 404, 
    Safety Harbor, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Zeien is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Safety Harbor, Florida. Dr. Zeien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Kidney Disease, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Office

    1803 Briar Creek Blvd, 
    Safety Harbor, FL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kaszuba is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Safety Harbor, Florida. Dr. Kaszuba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Hemophilic Arthropathy, Hemophilia A, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Greg M Silver MD PA

    1831 N Belcher Rd Ste A3, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Duggirala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Duggirala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Darier Disease, Anemia, Pneumonia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Beth Hanrahan MD LLC

    1831 N Belcher Rd Ste G1, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beth Hanrahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Hanrahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Attaub LLC

    1840 Mease Dr Ste 402, 
    Safety Harbor, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Atta Butt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Safety Harbor, Florida. Dr. Butt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Kidney Disease, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Office

    3905 Tampa Rd Unit 1769, 
    Oldsmar, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Cinelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Oldsmar, Florida. Dr. Cinelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Low Blood Pressure, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Hearing Center At Enta LLC

    3190 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 100, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Steiniger is an Otolaryngologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Steiniger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Hearing Loss, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Ear Nose & Throat Assoc

    3190 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 100, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Sundean is an Otolaryngologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Sundean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Grass Allergy, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Sundean is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Safety Harbor, 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 Safety Harbor, 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 Safety Harbor, 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 Safety Harbor, 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 Safety Harbor, 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 Safety Harbor, 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 Safety Harbor, 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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