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    MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Gary, IN. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    80 providers found
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      The Methodist Hospitals Inc

      101 E 87th Ave, Methodist Othopedics, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Khaled Kashlan is an Otolaryngologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Kashlan has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and TMJ Disorders. Dr. Kashlan is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Dalal Medical Corporation

      9410 Calumet Ave, Suite 401, 
      Munster, IN 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Navin Kumar is a Gastroenterologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Dalal Medical Corporation

      9410 Calumet Ave, Suite 401, 
      Munster, IN 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohsen Khan is a Gastroenterologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Khan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Community Care Network Inc

      9200 Calumet Ave, Suite N502, 
      Munster, IN 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Inna Husain is an Otolaryngologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Husain has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Edgewater Systems For Balanced Living Inc

      1100 W 6th Ave, Edgewater Beh Hlth Service, 
      Gary, IN 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gerri Browning is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Browning 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Browning is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Okolocha Medical Corp

      2054 Grant St, 
      Gary, IN 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Okolocha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Okolocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pneumonia, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Okolocha is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      3195 Broadway, 
      Gary, IN 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Afrikaans, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adolphus Anekwe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Anekwe 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), Sickle Cell Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Anekwe is currently accepting new patients.

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

      NorthShore Health Centers

      6050 Sterling Creek Rd., 
      Portage, IN 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leonard Ostrowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Portage, Indiana. Dr. Ostrowski 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 Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Community Care Network Inc

      4320 Fir St, Unit 210, 
      East Chicago, IN 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Praveen Nallapareddy is a Gastroenterologist in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Nallapareddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Dalal Medical Corporation

      9410 Calumet Ave, Suite 401, 
      Munster, IN 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ammar Hassan is a Gastroenterologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Hassan 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, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Community Care Network Inc

      9030 Columbia Ave, 
      Munster, IN 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Harshavardhan Dalal is a Gastroenterologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Community Care Network Inc

      9030 Columbia Ave, 
      Munster, IN 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gene Chang is a Gastroenterologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Community Care Network Inc

      9030 Columbia Ave, 
      Munster, IN 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anoop Appannagari is a Gastroenterologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Appannagari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Community Care Network Inc

      7835 Grand Blvd, 
      Hobart, IN 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Fesenmyer is a Gastroenterologist in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Fesenmyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Community Care Network Inc

      7835 Grand Blvd, 
      Hobart, IN 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ahmad Shughoury is a Gastroenterologist in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Shughoury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Carepointe, P.C.

      99 E 86th Ave, Suite A, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Tarin is an Otolaryngologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Tarin 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), Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, Otitis, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Carepointe, P.C.

      99 E 86th Ave, Suite A, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dennis Han is an Otolaryngologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Han 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), Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Parathyroidectomy.

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

      Carepointe, P.C.

      99 E 86th Ave, Suite A, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Cmejrek is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Cmejrek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, and Jones Syndrome.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      The Methodist Hospitals Inc

      101 E 87th Ave, Methodist Othopedics, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bayan Alsuleiman is a Gastroenterologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Alsuleiman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Watermelon Stomach, and Liver Embolization.

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

      Community Care Network Inc

      4321 Fir St, 
      East Chicago, IN 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kantilal Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Idiopathic Edema, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Cardiac Ablation.

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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 Gary, 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 Gary, 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 Gary, 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 Gary, 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 Gary, 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 Gary, 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 Gary, 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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