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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near New Iberia, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    17 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Luis E Alvarez MD Apmc

      1100 Andre St, Suite 301, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Luis Alvarez is a Gastroenterologist in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Alvarez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Iberia Gastroenterology Associates, Inc. A Professional Medical Corpor

      2309 E Main St, Suite 101, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Son Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      222 E Main St, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Hankenhof is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Hankenhof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis. Dr. Hankenhof is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

      Tynes Mixon, Iii MD Apmc

      426 Charles St, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tynes Mixon is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Mixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Otitis, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Mixon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      520 N Lewis St Ste 203, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Boudreaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Gerstmann Syndrome, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Dr. Boudreaux is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Iberia Medical Center Physician Practice Network

      520 N Lewis St, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joe Proctor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Proctor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Proctor is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      602 N Lewis St, 100 Vina S Baker The Bake, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vina Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Pericarditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      1100 Andre St, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Baquet is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Baquet 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, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, and Hypertension. Dr. Baquet is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      2312 E Main St, St. A St., 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Walker is an Otolaryngologist in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Familial Deafness, and Throat Cancer. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Louisiana Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialists, Inc.

      2308 E Main St, Suite B, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Justin Tenney is an Otolaryngologist in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Tenney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Septoplasty. Dr. Tenney is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Louisiana Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialists, Inc.

      2308 E Main St, Suite B, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nicholas Sorrel is an Otolaryngologist in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Sorrel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Ozena. Dr. Sorrel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Louisiana Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialists, Inc.

      2308 E Main St, Suite B, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Collin Sutton is an Otolaryngologist in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Sutton has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Empyema, Sinusitis, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Sutton is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Family Medicine Clinic

      2309 E Main St, Suite 400, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michelle Menard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Menard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteoporosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Menard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      2313 E Main St, 
      New Iberia, LA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Falterman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Falterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Falterman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      1409 Church St, 
      Jeanerette, LA 
       (10.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Leonard Bourgeois is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jeanerette, Louisiana. Dr. Bourgeois 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), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bourgeois is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      811 Albertson Pkwy, Suite F, 
      Broussard, LA 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jorge Belgodere-Bonilla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Broussard, Louisiana. Dr. Belgodere-Bonilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Erythromelalgia, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Belgodere-Bonilla is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Pediatric Group Of Acadiana, LLC

      401 Youngsville Hwy, Suite 100, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sai Chennamsetty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chennamsetty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Chennamsetty 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 New Iberia, 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 New Iberia, 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 New Iberia, 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 New Iberia, 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 New Iberia, 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 New Iberia, 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 New Iberia, 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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