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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Houma, LA. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    45 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      8120 Main St, Suite 200, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Pellegrin is a Gastroenterologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Pellegrin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      South Louisiana Medical Associates

      1990 Industrial Blvd, 
      Houma, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Wegmann is a Gastroenterologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Wegmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Physician Practice Partners

      8166 Main St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Fadi Abou-Issa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Abou-Issa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Abou-Issa is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Hagen Ent Clinic Apmc

      505 Dunn St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Hagen is an Otolaryngologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Otitis. Dr. Hagen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      South Louisiana Medical Associates

      1990 Industrial Blvd, 
      Houma, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Conar Fitton is a Gastroenterologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Fitton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      827 Bayou Gardens Blvd, 
      Houma, LA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Patrick Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Necrosis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Haydel Family Practice, Apmc

      502 Barrow St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Watkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Haydel Family Practice, Apmc

      502 Barrow St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Haydel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Haydel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Haydel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      928 School St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Watkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, H1N1 Influenza, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Internal Medicine Clinic Of Houma

      911 Verret St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Russell Henry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pneumonia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Henry is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Family Doctor Clinic Apmc

      291 Liberty St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Matherne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Matherne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Matherne is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Hagen Ent Clinic Apmc

      505 Dunn St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Beyer is an Otolaryngologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Beyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy. Dr. Beyer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Hagen Ent Clinic Apmc

      505 Dunn St, 
      Houma, LA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chad Simon is an Otolaryngologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Delta Medical Group

      1340 Grand Caillou Rd, 
      Houma, LA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Craig Wade is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Wade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wade is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      764 N Acadia Rd, Suite A, 
      Thibodaux, LA 
       (14.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Monier is a Gastroenterologist in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Monier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      764 N Acadia Rd, Suite A, 
      Thibodaux, LA 
       (14.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Justin Toups is a Gastroenterologist in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Toups is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      764 N Acadia Rd, Suite A, 
      Thibodaux, LA 
       (14.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Duplechain is a Gastroenterologist in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Duplechain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      104 Acadia Park Dr, 
      Raceland, LA 
       (11.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Guarisco is a Gastroenterologist in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Guarisco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      104 Acadia Park Dr, 
      Raceland, LA 
       (11.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Malcolm Andry is a Gastroenterologist in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Andry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Louisiana Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialists, Inc.

      604 N Acadia Rd, Suite 101, 
      Thibodaux, LA 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jacques Gaudet is an Otolaryngologist in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Gaudet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Hyperparathyroidism, Laryngectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Gaudet 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 Houma, 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 Houma, 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 Houma, 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 Houma, 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 Houma, 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 Houma, 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 Houma, 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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