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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near wilmore, KY. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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62 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Thomson-Hood Veterans Center

    100 Veterans Dr, 
    Wilmore, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joy Scott is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Scott 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 Gerstmann Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Decerebrate Posture.

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

    Asbury University

    1 Macklem Dr, 
    Wilmore, KY 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Scott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Family Practice Associates Of Lexington PSC

    Brannon - 615 East Brannon Rd, 
    Nicholasville, KY 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Foxx is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Dr. Foxx is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Foxx is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Family Practice Associates Of Lexington PSC

    Brannon - 615 East Brannon Rd, 
    Nicholasville, KY 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Gerhardstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Dr. Gerhardstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Gerhardstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Adalberto Castellanos is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Castellanos 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 Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Castellanos is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Massey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Massey 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 Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Massey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Knopp is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Knopp 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Knopp is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    South Lexington Institute For Metabolic Surgery PLLC

    1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste B355, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Pezzi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pezzi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Pezzi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    An-yu Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Chen 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 Crohn's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

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

    Family Practice Associates Of Lexington PSC

    Brannon - 615 East Brannon Rd, 
    Nicholasville, KY 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Applegate is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Dr. Applegate is rated as an Experienced 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 Bronchitis, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Applegate is currently accepting new patients.

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

    R Ritchie Van Bussum MD PSC

    1760 Nicholasville Rd Ste 603, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Van Bussum is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Van Bussum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Van Bussum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brenda Coleman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Ashmun is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ashmun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastritis.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Merkley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Merkley is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, and Painful Swallowing.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Cecil is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Cecil is rated as an Experienced 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 Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Cecil is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Fritz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Fritz 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 Branchial Cleft Cyst, Laryngitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Bluegrass Extended Care Services LLC

    989 Governors Ln Ste 240, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Richard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Richard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Anemia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Gerstmann Syndrome. Dr. Richard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Warren Frank is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Frank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Frank is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    800 Rose St # 315D, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Stevens is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Stevens 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 Enlarged Liver, Splenomegaly, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Stevens is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Woolfolk is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Woolfolk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Woolfolk is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 wilmore, 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 wilmore, 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 wilmore, 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 wilmore, 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 wilmore, 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 wilmore, 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 wilmore, 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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