The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Libertyville, IL

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Libertyville, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 182 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Libertyville, IL. Of these, 138 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Andrew Mazulis
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    825 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Mazulis is a Gastroenterologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Mazulis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Tarek Almouradi
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    Libertyville, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek Almouradi is an Internal Medicine provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Almouradi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Mishail A. Shapiro
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Medical Arts Unlimited, Corp

    114 W Rockland Rd, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Mishail Shapiro is an Otolaryngologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Shapiro 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), Sinusitis, Perichondritis, and Empyema.

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    Gregory J. Kruper
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Lake County Head & Neck Specialists, SC

    Libertyville, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Kruper is an Otolaryngologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Kruper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and DFNB1.

    Judy Chen
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    71 Waukegan Rd., Suite 700, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judy L. Chen, MD, an otolaryngologist at Endeavor Health, provides medical and surgical care for children with ear, nose and throat conditions. She has clinical expertise in pediatric otolaryngology, hearing loss and cochlear implantation. Dr. Chen treats a range of conditions including allergic rhinitis, congenital anomalies and airway obstructions. Her procedural experience includes adenoidectomy, airway endoscopy and endoscopic sinus surgery. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Actinomycosis, Trabeculectomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Richard A. Margolin
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Lincolnshire 100 Village Green

    100 Village Green Dr, Ste 120, 
    Lincolnshire, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Margolin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Dr. Margolin 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), Alzheimer's Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Alexander S. Tosiou
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Tosiou is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Tosiou has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Amit D. Kalra
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    20 Tower Ct, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Kalra is a Gastroenterologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Kalra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Jonathan A. Rosenberg
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    20 Tower Ct, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Rosenberg is a Gastroenterologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Kevin M. Liebovich
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    20 Tower Ct, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Liebovich is a Gastroenterologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Liebovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Walter R. Glaws
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    20 Tower Ct, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Glaws is a Gastroenterologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Glaws is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Jennifer A. Stiasny
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    20 Tower Ct, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Stiasny is a Gastroenterologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Stiasny is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Igor Naryzhny
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    255 Parkway Dr, 
    Lincolnshire, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Naryzhny is a Gastroenterologist in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Dr. Naryzhny has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Amit G. Shah
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 

    Amit Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Dale L. Coy
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Coy is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Coy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    George N. Atia
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    The Illinois Center For Digestive And Liver Health

    200 Fox Glen Ct, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    George Atia is a Gastroenterologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Atia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Aleksandr Podolskiy
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    A. Podolskiy, MD, SC

    755 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 164, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian

    Aleksandr Podolskiy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Podolskiy 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, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group-Libertyville 825 Milwaukee

    825 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Laurie is a Gastroenterologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Laurie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Northshore Center For Gastroenterology SC

    1880 W Winchester Rd Ste 201, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Adjei is a Gastroenterologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Adjei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Barrett Esophagus, Hemorrhoids, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Northshore Center For Gastroenterology SC

    1880 W Winchester Rd Ste 201, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Colonoscopy, 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 Libertyville, 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 Libertyville, 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 Libertyville, 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 Libertyville, 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 Libertyville, 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 Libertyville, 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 Libertyville, 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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