The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Downers Grove, IL

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Downers Grove, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 298 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Downers Grove, IL. Of these, 244 are Experienced, 46 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Ravi Prakash
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3743 Highland Ave, Ste 1002, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Prakash is a Gastroenterologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Prakash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Brent E. Richardson
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    3010 Highland Pkwy, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Richardson is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Richardson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Jennie S. Ng
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    40 S. Clay St., East Building, Suite 130, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    As your physician, I consider it my privilege to walk alongside of you as you navigate through your health issues. My goal is to help you gain a better understanding of your digestive system and how it can affect your daily life, using clinically based evidence to help find answers and preventive measures that will lead to a better quality of life. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colitis, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Robert W. Bastian
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    3010 Highland Pkwy, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Bastian is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Bastian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Laryngitis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Laryngectomy.

    Rebecca C. Hoesli
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    3010 Highland Pkwy, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Hoesli is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Hoesli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Laryngectomy.

    Matthew B. Smith
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 310, 
    Lisle, IL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Practicing medicine and having patients trust me to the extent that they are able to share their personal problems is a privilege. I believe it is important to listen to the concerns of my patients and to educate them so that together we can decide on a plan to treat their symptoms or disease. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Adam D. Klugman
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    40 S. Clay St., East Building, Suite 130, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe in listening to patient concerns and working together as a team to determine the best treatment for the overall health and well being of the patient. I seek to provide care with kindness, understanding and compassion. Dr. Klugman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Heartburn, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Ryan B. Smith
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    University Head & Neck Associates, SC

    3800 Highland Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Smith is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Familial Deafness, and Perichondritis.

    Jay M. Dutton
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    University Head & Neck Associates, SC

    3800 Highland Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Dutton is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Dutton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

    Nisha Shah
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 310, 
    Lisle, IL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Spanish

    Health is a balance. It requires each one of us to find an equilibrium in how we eat, move, sleep, and deal with life. Disease is an imbalance of these factors and requires just as much effort. To practice great medicine, one must use evidence based medicine and patient centered care to rid of disease. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Gerald J. Simon
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    NANI Internal Med ACO, LLC

    412 63rd St, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Simon is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Simon 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 Stroke, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Feodor Ung
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    1801 S. Highland Ave., Suite 220, 
    Lombard, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe in a collaborative approach to patient care with shared decision making. This starts with listening carefully to my patient’s symptoms and concerns to better understand their medical condition. I strive to educate my patients regarding their diagnosis and provide them with a thorough understanding of the available treatment options. I hope to select a treatment plan with patient input that will deliver the best possible clinical outcomes by taking into consideration their health care goals and lifestyle. It is my privilege to be part of your health care team. Dr. Ung 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), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Andelka D. Losavio
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    40 S. Clay St., East Building, Suite 130, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I strive to provide each patient with an individualized care plan that is evidence based and delivered with respect and compassion.. As physician and patient, we will work together in partnership to achieve our goals. Dr. Losavio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Marc A. Fallah
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    40 S. Clay St., East Building, Suite 130, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish

    I believe in treating my patients as I would treat a close friend or family member. Caring for patients is my life long goal. Dr. Fallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Macroamylasemia, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Umang Patel
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    7530 Woodward Ave., Suite A, 
    Woodridge, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I'm an Internal Medicine Specialist, with over 25 years of experience providing care. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Hinsdale Gastroenterology Associates SC

    12 Salt Creek Ln Ste 425, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Seraphin is a Gastroenterologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Seraphin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    MBS Imaging Service LTD

    1919 S Highland Ave Bldg C, 
    Lombard, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aziz Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lombard, Illinois. Dr. Ahmed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Pneumonia, and Movement Disorders.

    Patrick E. Simon
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    885 Roosevelt Rd Ste 301, 
    Glen Ellyn, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Simon is an Otolaryngologist in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Dr. Simon has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Service, Ltd

    3825 Highland Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Gerard is a Gastroenterologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Gerard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Niraj Ajmere
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 310, 
    Lisle, IL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I've learned that providing care is as much an art as it is science. Hence, listening and offering my patients options for an individualized treatment plan are my goals. Dr. Ajmere is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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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