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    MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Ankeny, IA. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    75 providers found
      Jason Kopp
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Prairie Trail Family Medicine

      2605 Southwest White Birch Drive, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Kopp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Kopp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

      Dominick C. Ervelli
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      MercyOne Ankeny Internal Medicine

      800 East 1st Street, 0, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dominick Ervelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Ervelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Diverticular Disease, and Hip Replacement.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Poonputt Chotiprasidhi is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chotiprasidhi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Iowa Ent Center PLLC

      319 N Ankeny Blvd, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Arun Gupta is an Otolaryngologist in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Gupta 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), Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, and DFNB1. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      800 E 1st St, 1700 Mercyone Ankeny Famil, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Wortman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Wortman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wortman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      1316 Nw Reinhart Dr, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Baughman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Baughman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Baughman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      2515 Sw State St, Suite 100, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Deanna Questad is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Questad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Questad is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      1810 Sw White Birch Circle, Ste 111, 
      Ankeny, IA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Mccleary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Mccleary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, and Delirium. Dr. Mccleary is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

      Robert Callahan
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Beaverdale Family Medicine

      4326 Hickman Road, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Callahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

      Heidi Close
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Heidi Close is an Otolaryngologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Close is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, and Ruptured Eardrum.

      Daniel Dimeo
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Specialty Care

      330 Laurel Street, Suite 1200, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Dimeo is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dimeo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Encopresis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Bowel Incontinence.

      Hazim Zaghloul
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Specialty Care

      330 Laurel Street, Suite 1200, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hazim Zaghloul is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zaghloul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Lactose Intolerance.

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

      The Iowa Clinic

      5507 Northwest 86th Street, 
      Johnston, IA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Narasimha 'Sim' Palagummi, MD has been with The Iowa Clinic since 2013. Prior to coming to The Iowa Clinic, Dr. Palagummi practiced in Marshalltown for six years. Dr. Palagummi has served on various committees at The Iowa Clinic and chaired the Primary Care Redesign Task Force. Dr. Palagummi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      The Iowa Clinic

      5513 Northwest 86th Street, 
      Johnston, IA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anxious to return to the Midwest, Dr. Drewry felt The Iowa Clinic was a perfect fit because of the positive culture, great team attitude, and patient-first mentality. He enjoys the challenges of internal medicine and not knowing what each day will bring. Dr. Drewry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gangrene, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      The Childserve Clinic Inc

      5406 Merle Hay Rd, 
      Johnston, IA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Leah Brandon is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Brandon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, DiGeorge Syndrome, Chromosome 6 Uniparental Disomy, and Temple Syndrome. Dr. Brandon is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      2720 8th St Sw, Family Med Altoona, 
      Altoona, IA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Debra Sixta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Iowa. Dr. Sixta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Sixta is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Debra Neuharth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neuharth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Macroamylasemia, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Neuharth is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      The Iowa Clinic

      1217 Pleasant Street, Suite 208, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      A native of West Des Moines, Dr. Stevenson joined The Iowa Clinic in 2015. 'I am so excited to be back home. I'm thankful to be a part of a great group of physicians in such a wonderful city.' He places an emphasis on involving patients’ in their care; helping them understand what is going on and providing them with options in their treatment, 'Every patient is different and deserves a thoughtful, tailored approach.'. Dr. Stevenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Myringotomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      The Iowa Clinic

      1224 Pleasant Street, Suite 223, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Doug Schulte is an Otolaryngologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Schulte is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      The Iowa Clinic

      1226 Pleasant Street, Suite 217, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tyler Bertroche is an Otolaryngologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bertroche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Sinusitis. Dr. Bertroche 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 Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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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