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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Fort Wayne, IN. Of these, 51 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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

      Indiana University Health Fort Wayne Physicians, LLC

      10215 Auburn Park Dr, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jan De Guzman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. De Guzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. De Guzman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Parkview Health System Inc

      2231 Carew St, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Praveen Sateesh is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Sateesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Rpinmd LLC

      6326 Constitution Dr, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Van Den Driessche is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Van Den Driessche is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Van Den Driessche is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      327 E Wayne St Ste 175, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Ilo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Ilo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Anemia. Dr. Ilo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      750 Broadway, Suite 150, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Wilkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Wilkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Delirium, Hypothyroidism, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Wilkins is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Parkview Health System Inc

      1818 Carew St, Suite 260, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Julie Bryan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Bryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bryan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      1818 Carew St, Suite 260, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Ransbottom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Ransbottom 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, and Frostbite.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2231 Carew St, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Imad Horani is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Horani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Diarrhea.

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

      Anthony Medical Associates P C

      1330 N Coliseum Blvd, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Coats is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Coats is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED), IPEX Syndrome, Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

      Indiana University Health Fort Wayne Physicians, LLC

      256 E Pettit Ave, Suite 100, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Hector Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Tonsillitis. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Extended Care Specialists, Inc

      3512 Stellhorn Rd, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Kaplanis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Kaplanis has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kaplanis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      2110 Lower Huntington Rd, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mir Moshref is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Moshref is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Moshref is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Rpinmd LLC

      6326 Constitution Dr, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Anemia.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Lutheran Medical Group LLC

      7938 W Jefferson Blvd, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tariq Akbar is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Akbar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Lutheran Medical Group LLC

      7900 W Jefferson Blvd, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sunil Ramrakhiani is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Ramrakhiani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Lutheran Medical Group LLC

      7956 W Jefferson Blvd, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sushil Jain is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ear, Nose And Throat Associates, PC

      10021 Dupont Circle Ct, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohan Rao is an Otolaryngologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Lutheran Medical Group LLC

      10020 Dupont Circle Ct, Suite 110, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Kintanar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Kintanar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Acute Kidney Failure, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kintanar is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Parkview Health System Inc

      11104 Parkview Circle Dr, Suite 310, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Binoy Ouseph is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Ouseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Parkview Health System Inc

      11104 Parkview Circle Dr, 
      Fort Wayne, IN 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nikhil Shastri is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Shastri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shastri is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Fort Wayne, IN?

      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 Fort Wayne, IN?

      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 Fort Wayne, IN?

      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 Fort Wayne, IN?

      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 Fort Wayne, IN?

      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 Fort Wayne, IN?

      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 Fort Wayne, IN?

      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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