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    MediFind found 166 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near St Charles, IL. Of these, 138 are Experienced and 28 are Advanced.

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    166 providers found
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Physicians Express

      2000 W. Main St., Suite M, 
      St. Charles, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vimal Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St. Charles, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Sinusitis, Cellulitis, and Empyema.

      Jayesh V. Thakkar
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      2015 Dean St Ste 2, 
      St Charles, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      30+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jayesh Thakkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Thakkar has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

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      Scott D. Mcnaughton
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      2900 Foxfield Rd Ste 307, 
      St Charles, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Mcnaughton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Mcnaughton has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Hypothyroidism, Multiple Myeloma, and Chronic Cough.

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      Heliodoro Medina
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

      302 Randall Rd, Suite 105, 
      Geneva, IL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Heliodoro Medina is a Gastroenterologist in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Medina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Sharif Zubair
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

      302 Randall Rd, Suite 105, 
      Geneva, IL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sharif Zubair is a Gastroenterologist in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Zubair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Kabir Julka
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
      Aurora, IL 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kabir Julka is a Gastroenterologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Julka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Corlyne S. Mulder
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Advocate Medical Group ENT Otolaryngology

      1221 N Highland Ave 1st Fl, 
      Aurora, IL 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Corlyne Mulder is an Otolaryngologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Mulder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tonsil Stones.

      Amar Bansal
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
      Aurora, IL 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amar Bansal is a Gastroenterologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Barrett Esophagus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Janaki Patel
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
      Aurora, IL 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Janaki Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      2570 Foxfield Rd Ste 100, 
      St Charles, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      36+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Catherine Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Fox Valley Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates, SC

      2210 Dean St, 
      St Charles, IL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Glen Lochmueller is an Otolaryngologist in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Lochmueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

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

      Allergy And Asthma Medical Associates Ltd

      2210 Dean St, Suite M, 
      St Charles, IL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sreekant Cherukuri is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Cherukuri 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), Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus. Dr. Cherukuri is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

      302 Randall Rd, Suite 105, 
      Geneva, IL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Katherine Jelinek is a Gastroenterologist in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Jelinek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      1180 W Wilson St, Ste E, 
      Batavia, IL 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Bernhard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Batavia, Illinois. Dr. Bernhard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Fox Valley Medical Associates, Ltd.

      1180 W Wilson St E, 
      Batavia, IL 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Philip Branshaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Batavia, Illinois. Dr. Branshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Branshaw is currently accepting new patients.

      Hemal K. Patel
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 420, 
      Winfield, IL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hemal Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 505, 
      Winfield, IL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Riddhi Patel is an Otolaryngologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sialadenitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

      Sunil T. Joseph
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

      745 Fletcher Dr, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunil Joseph is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Ascites, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Wei M. Sun
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

      745 Fletcher Dr, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Offers Telehealth

      Wei Sun is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Rajesh S. Pillai
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

      745 Fletcher Dr, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajesh Pillai is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Pillai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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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