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    MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Rockford, IL. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    44 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Swedishamerican Hospital

      1401 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mustafa Musleh is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Musleh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      401 Roxbury Rd, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Clinton Snedegar is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Snedegar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Rockford Gastroenterology Associates Ltd

      401 Roxbury Rd, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Ikenberry is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Ikenberry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      5666 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ilche Nonevski is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Nonevski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      5666 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aaron Shiels is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Shiels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Macroamylasemia, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      5666 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sunil Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      698 Featherstone Rd, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Ferguson is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Ferguson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Oak Street Health Physicians Group PC

      301 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carlos Aguero-Medina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Aguero-Medina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

      The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

      1401 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vasil Nika is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Nika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Swedishamerican Hospital

      1401 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Shakil Karim is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Karim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Intestinal Cancer, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Karim is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Swedishamerican Hospital

      2404 Charles St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rose Stocker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Stocker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Peripheral Neuropathy, Thyroid Storm, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Stocker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      2300 N Rockton Ave, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Craig Rogers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      2300 N Rockton Ave, Rockford Health Physicians, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Eckburg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Eckburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Conversion Disorder, Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Ringworm, and Epilepsy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Rockford Health Physicians

      2350 N Rockton Ave, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thayer Hamoudah is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Hamoudah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Rockford Health Physicians

      2350 N Rockton Ave, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arthur Rone is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Rone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      2601 N Main St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Susan Deguide is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Deguide is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Hypothyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Deguide is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Swedishamerican Hospital

      1253 N Alpine Rd, Sa Brookside Specialty Cen, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Fazlur Zahurullah is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Zahurullah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, and Male Pattern Baldness. Dr. Zahurullah is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      1253 N Alpine Rd, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Margaret Provenza is an Otolaryngologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Provenza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Hyperventilation, Autonomic Neuropathy, and Ozena. Dr. Provenza is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Swedishamerican Hospital

      1253 N Alpine Rd, Sa Brookside Specialty Cen, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Howard Kotler is an Otolaryngologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Kotler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Tinnitus, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kotler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      1253 N Alpine Rd, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Lundine is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Lundine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Occupational Hearing Loss, Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Empyema.

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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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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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