The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Dubuque, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Dubuque, IA. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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33 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    State University Of Iowa

    777 Mazzuchelli Pl, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Vandaele is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Vandaele is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, Painful Swallowing, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Vandaele is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy King is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. King is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Ruptured Eardrum, Meniere Disease, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyler Willman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Willman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Parker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Parker 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 Thyroid Nodule, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Dubuque Ent. Head & Neck Surgery PC

    535 Cedar Cross Rd, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Benda is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Benda 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 Nasal Polyps, Ruptured Eardrum, Otitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1515 Delhi St Ste 100, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krishnarao Gorrepati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Gorrepati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Runde is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Runde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Loetscher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Loetscher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

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

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Stille is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Stille is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Palliative Medicine

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Sullivan is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

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

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chadwick Nachtman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Nachtman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Winsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Winsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

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

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Stille is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Stille is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Townsend is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Townsend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Dubuque Ent. Head & Neck Surgery PC

    535 Cedar Cross Rd, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Givens is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Givens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Ear Cancer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1515 Delhi St Ste 100, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Lengeling is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Lengeling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    1515 Delhi St Ste 100, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Koontz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Koontz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Collagenous Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.

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

    Office

    1515 Delhi St Ste 100, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Kelley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Office

    1515 Delhi St Ste 100, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Liaboe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Liaboe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    1515 Delhi St Ste 100, 
    Dubuque, IA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Moran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Moran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 Dubuque, 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 Dubuque, 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 Dubuque, 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 Dubuque, 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 Dubuque, 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 Dubuque, 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 Dubuque, 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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