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    MediFind found 279 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Palos Heights, IL. Of these, 229 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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    279 providers found
      Hareth Raddawi
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      10500 S Cicero Ave, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hareth Raddawi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Raddawi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Rogelio Silva
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      10500 S Cicero Ave, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rogelio Silva is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Silva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Imad Elkhatib
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      10500 S Cicero Ave, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Imad Elkhatib is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Elkhatib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Kamran Ayub
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

      9921 Southwest Hwy, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kamran Ayub is a Family Medicine provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Ayub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gi Partners Of Illinois LLC

      9921 Southwest Hwy, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ajay Bajaj is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Bajaj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

      9921 Southwest Hwy, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tamer Atassi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Atassi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Painful Swallowing, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      David A. Olmstead
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

      9550 W 167th St, 
      Orland Park, IL 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Olmstead is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Olmstead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Charous is an Otolaryngologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Charous is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Charous is currently accepting new patients.

      Wayne C. Lue
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

      9921 Southwest Hwy, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wayne Lue is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Lue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Douglas Lee
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

      9921 Southwest Hwy, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Barrett Esophagus, and Gastrectomy.

      Samir A. Patel
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

      9921 Southwest Hwy, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samir Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Jeffrey H. Port
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

      9921 Southwest Hwy, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Port is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Port is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Abdul H. Shahbain
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Shahbain Internal Medicine, Ltd

      12508 S Harlem Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abdul Shahbain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Shahbain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Alexander W. Kmicikewycz
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Alexander Kmicikewycz, MD

      12622 S Harlem Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Ukrainian

      Alexander Kmicikewycz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Kmicikewycz 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, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Hip Replacement.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Hospital Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Hospital Medicine

      United Elite Hospitalists, LLC

      12632 S Harlem Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mutazz Darweesh is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Darweesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Anemia, Cardiac Arrest, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Gastrostomy.

      Jatinder Goyal
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      12251 S 80th Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      6+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jatinder Goyal is a Gastroenterologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Goyal has been practicing medicine for over 6 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Ashirf Al
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      12251 S 80th Ave, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ashirf Al is a Gastroenterologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Al has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Ming Y. Tang
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      J & M Tang, MD's & Associates, SC

      9710 Southwest Hwy, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin

      Ming Tang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Anemia, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

      Faisal Q. Khan
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      15300 West Ave Ste 210, 
      Orland Hills, Illinois, IL 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      23+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Faisal Khan is a Gastroenterologist in Orland Hills, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Ahmad Alkaddour
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      15300 West Ave Ste 210, 
      Orland Hills, Illinois, IL 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ahmad Alkaddour is a Gastroenterologist in Orland Hills, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Alkaddour has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Liver Failure, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, 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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