The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Baton Rouge, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 122 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 90 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthik Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

    9103 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Be is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Be is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

    9103 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benton Oubre is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oubre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

    9103 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oleana Lamendola is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lamendola is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste B, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Mcwhorter is an Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mcwhorter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngitis, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Health Sleep Medicine

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 3, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Buck is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Buck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, Laryngomalacia, Stridor, and Mastoidectomy.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oana Petcu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Petcu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cellulitis, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron De Witt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. De Witt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijaya Vellanki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vellanki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    4463 Hwy 1 S, 
    Port Allen, LA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Patrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Allen, Louisiana. Dr. Patrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Office

    7373 Perkins Rd Fl 4, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wharton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wharton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 7000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leo Paul is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 7000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Mestayer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mestayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Primary Care For Women

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 201, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Farries is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Farries is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Amy Rabalais practices pediatric otolaryngology at Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She attended the University of Texas for her undergraduate studies and earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She completed her otolaryngology residency at Louisiana State University. Dr. Rabalais is trained in all areas of general otolaryngology. Dr. Rabalais is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Vertigo, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nazneen Hussain is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hussain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Duncan Hanby is an Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hanby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and DFNB1. Dr. Hanby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Sticker is an Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Sticker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Sialadenitis, and Otitis. Dr. Sticker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrice Tyson is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tyson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, Malnutrition, Encopresis, and RASopathies. Dr. Tyson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Center Of Baton Rouge

    6615 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Kurz is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kurz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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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