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    MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    37 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Center Of Swla

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 345, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francisco Marrero is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Marrero 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, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Center Of Swla

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 345, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarpreet Basra is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Basra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Digestive Health Center Of Swla

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 345, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Khaled Nour is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      401 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nisha Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Imperial Health Llp

      501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Juan Teran is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Teran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Swlhs LLC

      1717 Oak Park Blvd, Fl 1, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mir Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Center Of Swla

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 345, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Fontenot is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Swlhs LLC

      2770 3rd Ave, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

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

      Lechtenberg And Foret, LLC

      235 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Keith Lechtenberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lechtenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypothyroidism, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Imperial Health Llp

      501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Blake Leblanc is an Otolaryngologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Allergic Rhinitis, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Leblanc is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Nichols is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Imperial Health Llp

      631 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steve Springer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Springer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Springer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      2750 Aster St, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Seep is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Seep is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

      Lake Charles Medical Services Family Practice Associates, LLC

      2750 Aster St, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Donald Higgins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Swlhs LLC

      1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Lake Charles Medical Services, Inc

      1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kenneth Leger is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Leger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Leger is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Professional Emergency Medicine Management -- Lake Charles LLC

      1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Hagen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hagen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      1525 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alan Lebato is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lebato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lebato is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lsuhsc Family Practice Center @ Lcmh

      1525 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tuananh Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Swlhs LLC

      1717 Oak Park Blvd, Fl 1, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Susan Ieyoub is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Ieyoub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Ieyoub 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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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