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    MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near South Bend, IN. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    41 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Beacon Medical Group Inc

      100 Navarre Pl, 4400 Bmg Gastroenterology, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zuhair Yaseen is a Gastroenterologist in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Yaseen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophageal Varices, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Patheous Medical PLLC

      1251 N Eddy St, Suite 200, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pamela Pope is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Pope has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Dysarthria, and Dementia.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Michiana Gastroenterology, Inc

      17501 Generations Dr, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Mathis is a Gastroenterologist in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Mathis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Ascites, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mathis is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Michiana Gastroenterology, Inc

      17501 Generations Dr, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pankaj Patel is a Gastroenterologist in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Michiana Gastroenterology, Inc

      17501 Generations Dr, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Vanderheyden is a Gastroenterologist in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Vanderheyden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hepatitis C, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Michiana Gastroenterology, Inc

      17501 Generations Dr, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Manbeck is a Gastroenterologist in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Manbeck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Beacon Medical Group Inc

      100 Navarre Pl, 4460 Bmg Ent And Audiology, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Isaacson is an Otolaryngologist in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Isaacson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1. Dr. Isaacson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Beacon Medical Group Inc

      714 N Michigan St, Beacon Medical Group E Bla, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Dupre is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Dupre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Dupre is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      211 N Eddy St, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Barbara Niklinska is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Niklinska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Painful Swallowing.

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

      The South Bend Clinic LLC

      211 N Eddy St, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Quinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Black Hairy Tongue, Muscle Atrophy, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.

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

      The South Bend Clinic LLC

      211 N Eddy St, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Curtis Gongwer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Gongwer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obesity in Children, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gongwer is currently accepting new patients.

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

      The South Bend Clinic LLC

      211 N Eddy St, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      17321 State Road 23, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert King is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Anemia, and Movement Disorders. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Michiana Gastroenterology, Inc

      17501 Generations Dr, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ravi Patel is a Gastroenterologist in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      17501 Generations Dr, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Oliver Gilliam is a Gastroenterologist in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Gilliam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Eosinophilic Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Beacon Medical Group Inc

      2235 Cleveland Rd, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Hall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      6301 University Commons, Suite 360, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Mctigue is an Otolaryngologist in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Mctigue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      The South Bend Clinic LLC

      6301 University Commons, Suite 360, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maher Abu-Hamdan is an Otolaryngologist in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Abu-Hamdan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Renal Oncocytoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Abu-Hamdan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      The South Bend Clinic LLC

      6301 University Commons, Suite 360, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Pfeiffer is an Otolaryngologist in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Pfeiffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Pfeiffer is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Family Medicine Of South Bend PC

      6301 University Commons, Suite 210, 
      South Bend, IN 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Jacobs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Jacobs 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 South Bend, 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 South Bend, 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 South Bend, 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 South Bend, 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 South Bend, 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 South Bend, 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 South Bend, 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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