The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Franklin, IN

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Franklin, IN. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 7 are Distinguished and 6 are Advanced.

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41 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson Memorial Hospital Health Affiliates

    1155 W Jefferson St Ste 202, 
    Franklin, IN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Franklin, Indiana. Dr. Young 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), Tracheitis, and Headache.

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

    American Health Network Of Indiana LLC

    1300 W Jefferson St Ste C, 
    Franklin, IN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Pease is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Franklin, Indiana. Dr. Pease is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Streptococcal Group A Infection, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Restless Legs Syndrome.

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

    Optum Primary Care - Franklin

    990 E State Road 44, 
    Franklin, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Cornett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Franklin, Indiana. Dr. Cornett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Premature Ovarian Failure. Dr. Cornett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum Indiana-Foot And Ankle

    990 E State Road 44, 
    Franklin, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Bennett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Franklin, Indiana. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Optum Primary Care - Franklin

    990 E State Road 44, 
    Franklin, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Snyder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Franklin, Indiana. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum Primary Care - Franklin

    990 E State Road 44, 
    Franklin, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Houston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Franklin, Indiana. Dr. Houston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Premature Ovarian Failure, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Houston is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    8 N US Highway 31 Ste B, 
    Whiteland, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Black is an Internal Medicine provider in Whiteland, Indiana. Dr. Black is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    8051 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Drake is an Internal Medicine provider in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Drake is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Indianapolis Gastroenterology LLC

    8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Haynes is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Haynes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6745 Gray Rd Ste D, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Hurley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Hurley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Anemia, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Indianapolis Gastroenterology LLC

    8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shan Cheng is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Cheng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Indianapolis Gastroenterology And Hepatology

    8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Roberts is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Roberts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Indianapolis Gastroenterology LLC

    8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ernest Orinion is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Orinion is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Indianapolis Gastroenterology LLC

    8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Crane is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Crane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    520 Tracy Rd Ste 130, 
    Whiteland, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Vessely is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whiteland, Indiana. Dr. Vessely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Tracheitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

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

    Optum Primary Care - Whiteland

    503 Greenwood Trace Dr, 
    Whiteland, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Drew Bright is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whiteland, Indiana. Dr. Bright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Bright is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum Primary Care - Whiteland

    503 Greenwood Trace Dr, 
    Whiteland, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whiteland, Indiana. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Francis Medical Group LLC

    701 E County Line Rd Ste 101, 
    Greenwood, IN 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Samuels is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenwood, Indiana. Dr. Samuels 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, and High Cholesterol.

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

    St. Francis Medical Group LLC

    701 E County Line Rd Ste 101, 
    Greenwood, IN 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Bender is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenwood, Indiana. Dr. Bender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Premiere Family Medicine LLC

    747 E County Line Rd Ste B, 
    Greenwood, IN 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cathy Yoder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greenwood, Indiana. Dr. Yoder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

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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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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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