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    MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    80 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 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.

      Peter Grubel
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Gastroenterology Hospitalists

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

      Peter Grubel is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grubel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Iowa Head & Neck PC

      3901 Ingersoll Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Brown is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

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      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 
       (0.6 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 
       (0.6 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.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 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.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine

      Metro Geriatric Services

      4911 Sw 19th St, Fleur Heights Care Center, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Conner is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Conner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Conner is currently accepting new patients.

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

      MercyOne Beaverdale Family Medicine

      4326 Hickman Road, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (3.9 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      The Iowa Clinic

      5964 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ramon Reyes is a Gastroenterologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Reyes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Hospital Medicine

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      1111 6th Ave E Tower, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Carol Horner is a Geriatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Horner 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 
       (0.8 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 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Douglas Schulte, MD, worked at The Iowa Clinic for over twenty years before continuing his career for two years in Africa, where he partnered with the Mercy Ships organization. There, he worked as a Head and Neck Surgeon and Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Schulte decided to return to The Iowa Clinic upon completing his time on the ship because of the honest and skillful care that is provided here. 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.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      The Iowa Clinic

      1226 Pleasant Street, Suite 217, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tyler Bertroche, MD, joined the Iowa Clinic because of our positive and collaborative atmosphere and unique focus on personalized care for every patient. Dr. Bertroche strongly believes in the importance of having a medical home and is proud that The Iowa Clinic brings together all the key providers and specialties to create this important place for patients. A native of Cedar Rapids, he is very excited to be back in Iowa after completing his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency training at Washington University in St. Louis. He received his medical degree from The University of Iowa where he graduated at the top of his class and was the president of the AOA Medical Honor Society and was also inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Bertroche enjoys taking care of patients of all ages and is passionate about otolaryngology due to the incredible breadth of both surgical and non-surgical options including various endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques. 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.

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

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1200 Pleasant St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Yans is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Yans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology | Hepatology

      Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

      1200 Pleasant St, Suite 509, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language
      Accepting New Patients

      Marco Olivera-Martinez is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Olivera-Martinez has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Olivera-Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1221 Pleasant St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

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

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

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1221 Pleasant St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tyler Casey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Casey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Casey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      1540 High St, Suite 101, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Dearden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dearden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Alzheimer's Disease, Dysgraphia, and Hypothyroidism.

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

      Broadlawns Medical Center

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

      Carole Frier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Frier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Frier 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 
       (2.3 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.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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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