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    MediFind found 194 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Temple Terrace, FL. Of these, 158 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    194 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Klapman is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Klapman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Klapman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

      H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr And Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

      12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffery Wadsworth is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Wadsworth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Wadsworth is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      5205 East Fletcher Ave, 
      Temple Terrace, FL 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Karina Irizarry is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in Temple Terrace, Florida. Dr. Irizarry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Gilbert Syndrome. Dr. Irizarry is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr And Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

      12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Luis Pena is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Pena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, DICER1 Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joel Richter is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Richter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc

      13901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammad Mastali is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Mastali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc

      13901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ashok Dhaduvai is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Dhaduvai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Intestinal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      14447 University Cove Pl, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ishwari Prasad is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Prasad has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Imad Al-Nakshabendi M D P A

      14486 University Cove Pl, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rahman Nakshabendi is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Nakshabendi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Imad Al-Nakshabendi M D P A

      14486 University Cove Pl, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Imad Nakshabendi is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Nakshabendi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      3228 Cove Bend Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Emmanuel Mompi is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Mompi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Advanced Care Gastroenterology Associates

      15303 Amberly Dr, Suite A, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sobia Ali is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Accord Medical Group,pllc

      5112 N Habana Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Philip Atigre is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Atigre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Sepsis, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Atherectomy. Dr. Atigre is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      University Medical Service Association Inc

      2 Tampa General Cir, 2nd, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Jacobs is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Jacobs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Care Pl

      609 Medical Care Dr, 
      Brandon, FL 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arif Qazi is a Gastroenterologist in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Qazi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Diseases Associates Of Tampa Bay LLC

      876 S Parsons Ave, 
      Brandon, FL 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Farrukh Saeed is a Gastroenterologist in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Saeed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Melissa A. Charnesky
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Scotch Institute Of Ear Nose & Throat

      27406 Cashford Cir, 
      Wesley Chapel, FL 
       (10.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Melissa Charnesky practices in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Dr. Charnesky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Myringotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Charnesky is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      11434 N 53rd St, 
      Temple Terrace, FL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Accepting New Patients

      Agnes Ubani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temple Terrace, Florida. Dr. Ubani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Meige Syndrome, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Ubani is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      8727 Temple Terrace Hwy, 
      Temple Terrace, FL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Faroese, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients

      Vyas Dake is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temple Terrace, Florida. Dr. Dake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tangier Disease, Hypolipoproteinemia, Familial HDL Deficiency, and Apo A-I Deficiency. Dr. Dake is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      5205 East Fletcher Ave, 
      Temple Terrace, FL 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Greg Kaiser is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in Temple Terrace, Florida. Dr. Kaiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Morning Sickness, Rotor Syndrome, and Dubin-Johnson Syndrome. Dr. Kaiser 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 Temple Terrace, 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 Temple Terrace, 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 Temple Terrace, 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 Temple Terrace, 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 Temple Terrace, 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 Temple Terrace, 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 Temple Terrace, 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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