The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Florence, KY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 173 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Florence, KY. Of these, 125 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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173 providers found
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology-Florence-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    4900 Houston Rd, 
    Florence, KY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chike Anusionwu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Florence, Kentucky. Dr. Anusionwu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Cincinnati GI

    4805 Montgomery Road, Suite 160, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Said Nabhan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Nabhan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nabhan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - 1994 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 1997. Dr. Nabhan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Cincinnati GI

    4805 Montgomery Road, Suite 160, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Ionna is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Ionna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ionna is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - 1988 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 1991. Dr. Ionna is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    St Elizabeth Florence Lab

    4900 Houston Rd, 
    Florence, KY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Williams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Florence, Kentucky. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology-Florence Endoscopy Center-Entrance 1d-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    4900 Houston Rd, 
    Florence, KY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzana Brozovic is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Florence, Kentucky. Dr. Brozovic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology-Florence-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    4900 Houston Rd, 
    Florence, KY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hsu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Florence, Kentucky. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Kentucky

    201 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Audrius Ruksenas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Ruksenas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Pericarditis, Osteoarthritis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Tri State Digestive Disorder Center

    425 Centre View Blvd, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Fagel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Fagel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Tri State Digestive Disorder Center

    425 Centre View Blvd, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Leverage is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Leverage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Tri State Digestive Disorder Center

    425 Centre View Blvd, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Warren is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Warren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Tri State Digestive Disorder Center

    425 Centre View Blvd, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jones is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Tri State Digestive Disorder Center

    425 Centre View Blvd, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chadwick Hatfield is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Hatfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Tri State Digestive Disorder Center

    425 Centre View Blvd, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allan Lam is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Tri State Digestive Disorder Center

    425 Centre View Blvd, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ross Mchenry is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Mchenry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Tri State Digestive Disorder Center

    425 Centre View Blvd, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karlina Patton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Patton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    3301 Mercy Health Boulevard, Suite 445, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Atkinson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Atkinson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Atkinson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Atkinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    3301 Mercy Health Boulevard, Suite 445, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terrance O'toole is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. O'toole is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. O'toole is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. O'toole is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Head And Neck Surgery Associates PSC

    7575 US Highway 42, 
    Florence, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perry Poteet is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Florence, Kentucky. Dr. Poteet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Glossodynia, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology-Florence-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    4900 Houston Rd, 
    Florence, KY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mustapha El Halabi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Florence, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. El Halabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology-Florence-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    4900 Houston Rd, 
    Florence, KY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suma Chennubhotla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Florence, Kentucky. Dr. Chennubhotla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Florence, KY?

    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 Florence, KY?

    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 Florence, KY?

    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 Florence, KY?

    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 Florence, KY?

    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 Florence, KY?

    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 Florence, KY?

    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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