The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Gainesville, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Gainesville, GA. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Internal Medicine

    1285 Sims Street, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Krishna Yarlagadda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Yarlagadda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yarlagadda is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine - 2019 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2015.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Gainesville

    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Clark is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Gainesville

    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinayasekhara Reddy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Reddy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2005. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Gainesville

    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lake is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lake is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Lake is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2017 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2014. Dr. Lake is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Gainesville

    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankur Sheth is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Sheth 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sheth is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2010 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2007. Dr. Sheth is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Gainesville

    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheraj Jacob is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jacob is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 1999 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1995. Dr. Jacob is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Gainesville

    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kalarickal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Kalarickal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Enlarged Liver, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kalarickal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Gainesville

    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neeraj Sharma is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Macroamylasemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2011. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Luke Medical Center Inc

    1631 Atlanta Hwy, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Byron Mata is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Mata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Northeast Georgia ENT

    2406 Lighthouse Manor Drive, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Callahan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Callahan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - 2002. Dr. Callahan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Associates And Clinic, LLC

    1240 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Suite 500, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Sumner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Sumner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gout. Dr. Sumner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1997. Dr. Sumner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Associates And Clinic, LLC

    1240 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Suite 500, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Birju Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine - 2003 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2002. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Gainesville

    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Brady is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Brady 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Brady is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2021 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2018. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Associates And Clinic, LLC

    1240 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Suite 500, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Nadelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Nadelson is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Nadelson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2015. Dr. Nadelson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Associates And Clinic, LLC

    1240 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Suite 500, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Archer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Archer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Archer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2009. Dr. Archer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Gainesville

    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Shelnut is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Shelnut is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shelnut is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2021.

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

    Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Associates And Clinic, LLC

    1240 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Suite 500, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Terry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Terry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Terry is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1999. Dr. Terry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Longstreet Clinic, PC - Internal Medicine

    725 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fatimah Manzoor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Manzoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses SAPHO Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Manzoor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2007. Dr. Manzoor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Associates And Clinic, LLC

    1240 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Suite 500, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Roberto Villanueva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Villanueva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Villanueva is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2003. Dr. Villanueva is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Associates And Clinic, LLC

    1240 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Suite 500, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mini Shivprasad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Shivprasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Shivprasad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine - 2005 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2004. Dr. Shivprasad is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Gainesville, GA?

    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 Gainesville, GA?

    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 Gainesville, GA?

    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 Gainesville, GA?

    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 Gainesville, GA?

    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 Gainesville, GA?

    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 Gainesville, GA?

    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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