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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Ames, IA. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    23 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      1215 Duff Ave, Po Box 3014, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Johnson is a Gastroenterologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Austin Bancroft is an Otolaryngologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Bancroft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Male Pattern Baldness, Perichondritis, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Bancroft is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Ames, IA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Graveline is a Gastroenterologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Graveline is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Larry Johnston is a Gastroenterologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Obesity, Anal Fissure, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

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

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Grant Doolittle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Doolittle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Infant Hyperglycemia, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Doolittle is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Aaron Heiar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Heiar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Heiar is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kristy Calland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Calland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypercalcemia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Calland is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bradley Jordison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Jordison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Jordison is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1018 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Rupal Amin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Anemia, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Amin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      1110 Oklahoma Dr, 
      Ames, IA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Lowry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Lowry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lowry is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      3500 University Blvd, Suite 1001, 
      Ames, IA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Greg Perkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Perkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Essential Thrombocythemia, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Perkins is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      3500 University Blvd, Suite 1001, 
      Ames, IA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Laura Lasack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Lasack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Sitosterolemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Lasack is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Story County Hospital

      640 S 19th St, 
      Nevada, IA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bahasa
      Accepting New Patients

      Adrian Palar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nevada, Iowa. Dr. Palar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Hypothyroidism, Vertigo, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Palar is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Story County Hospital

      640 S 19th St, 
      Nevada, IA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Arthur Check is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nevada, Iowa. Dr. Check is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Sciatica, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Check is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      230 S 6th St, 
      Nevada, IA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Pierre Bernard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nevada, Iowa. Dr. Bernard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Premature Ovarian Failure, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Macroamylasemia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bernard is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      230 S 6th St, 
      Nevada, IA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Todd Berryhill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nevada, Iowa. Dr. Berryhill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Memory Loss, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Berryhill is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      230 S 6th St, 
      Nevada, IA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Grandgenett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nevada, Iowa. Dr. Grandgenett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Obesity, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Grandgenett is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      705 8th St, 
      Story City, IA 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sarah Hayes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Story City, Iowa. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypercalcemia. Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      1115 S Marshall St, 
      Boone, IA 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Sheffler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boone, Iowa. Dr. Sheffler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Myringotomy. Dr. Sheffler is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Boone County Family Medicine Tr

      120 S Story St, 
      Boone, IA 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Trishia Filipiak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boone, Iowa. Dr. Filipiak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Filipiak 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 Ames, IA?

      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 Ames, IA?

      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 Ames, IA?

      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 Ames, IA?

      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 Ames, IA?

      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 Ames, IA?

      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 Ames, IA?

      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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