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

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Savannah, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Savannah, GA. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Ctr Of Coastal GA

    519 Stephenson Ave, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Wiggins is a Gastroenterologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Wiggins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Ctr Of Coastal GA

    519 Stephenson Ave, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Borak is a Gastroenterologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Borak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Childhood Volvulus, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    The Center For Digestive And Liver Health

    1139 Lexington Ave Ste A, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Carpenter is a Gastroenterologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Carpenter 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, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Carpenter is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    The Center For Digestive And Liver Health

    1139 Lexington Ave Ste A, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Duckworth is a Gastroenterologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Duckworth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Watermelon Stomach, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Duckworth is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Memorial Health University Physicians - Children's Care Surgery & Specialty Medicine

    4790 Waters Ave Ste 200, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Rittmeyer is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Rittmeyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Delayed Growth, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rittmeyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Ctr Of Coastal GA

    519 Stephenson Ave, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ansley Tharpe is a Gastroenterologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Tharpe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Ctr Of Coastal GA

    519 Stephenson Ave, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Branden Hunter is a Gastroenterologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Ctr Of Coastal GA

    519 Stephenson Ave, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Mansour is a Gastroenterologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Mansour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Menetrier Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    The Center For Digestive And Liver Health

    1139 Lexington Ave Ste A, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Acker is a Gastroenterologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Acker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Acker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Memorial Health University Physicians – Head & Neck Care

    4750 Waters Ave Ste 103, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Ochsner is a General Surgeon in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Ochsner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Parathyroid Adenoma, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Ochsner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Memorial Health University Physicians – Head & Neck Care

    4750 Waters Ave Ste 103, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Liebman is a General Surgeon in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Liebman has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Tongue Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Liebman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Surgery

    MPPG Inc.

    4750 Waters Ave Ste 307, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Carney is a Pediatric Surgeon in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Carney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Hypospadias, Atresia of Small Intestine, Hepatectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Kendall Regional Medical Center-Internal Medicine Gme Program

    11750 SW 40 St, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lino Saavedra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Saavedra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Atherectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Memorial Health University Physicians – ENT Care

    4750 Waters Ave Ste 103, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Miranda Horton is a General Surgeon in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Geographic Tongue, Infant Hearing Loss, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Horton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Memorial Health University Medical Center

    4700 Waters Ave, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Flexon is an Otolaryngologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Flexon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Retropharyngeal Abscess.

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

    Landmark Hospital Of Savannah

    800 E 68th St, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Georg Laemmerhirt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Laemmerhirt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Infectious Arthritis, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Associates Of Savannah PC

    5201 Frederick St, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Moretz is an Otolaryngologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Moretz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Associates Of Savannah PC

    5201 Frederick St, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Rashleigh is an Otolaryngologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Rashleigh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ear, Nose And Throat Associates Of Savannah, P.C.

    5201 Frederick St, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Zoller is an Otolaryngologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Zoller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Tinnitus, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Zoller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Associates Of Savannah PC

    5201 Frederick St, 
    Savannah, GA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Daniel is an Otolaryngologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Daniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Branchial Cleft Cyst.

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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 Savannah, 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 Savannah, 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 Savannah, 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 Savannah, 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 Savannah, 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 Savannah, 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 Savannah, 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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