The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Andover, MA

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 228 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Andover, MA. Of these, 181 are Experienced, 45 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

    Corning Bioran

    140 Haverhill St, 
    Andover, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Herron is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Herron 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency. Dr. Herron is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Walter H. Jacobs MD PC

    795 Turnpike St, 
    North Andover, MA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandra Cardenas-Villa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Cardenas-Villa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Dementia, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Cardenas-Villa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SMG Primary Care Of North Andover

    203 Turnpike St Ste 300, 
    North Andover, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Turiano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Turiano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Myelofibrosis. Dr. Turiano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants

    300 Federal St, 
    Andover, MA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Hwang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Hwang 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ascites, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Walter H. Jacobs MD PC

    795 Turnpike St, 
    North Andover, MA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Tollman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Tollman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Parkinson's Disease, Volkmann Contracture, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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

    Center For Psychiatric Medicine PC

    451 Andover St Ste 205, 
    North Andover, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akindele Majekodunmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Andover, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Majekodunmi is rated as an Advanced 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 Dementia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Vascular Dementia, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Access Primary Care

    242 Sutton St, 
    North Andover, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ayobami Ojutalayo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Ojutalayo is rated as an Advanced 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 Dementia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Hypertension. Dr. Ojutalayo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants

    300 Federal St, 
    Andover, MA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Khmer, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Supriya Rao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Andover, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Obesity, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rao is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants

    300 Federal St, 
    Andover, MA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Khmer, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Franklin Marinelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Marinelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Ascites, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Marinelli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Marinelli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants

    300 Federal St, 
    Andover, MA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Khmer, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Tilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Tilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Tilson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tilson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    25 Marston St Ste 402, 
    Lawrence, MA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Sawyer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Dr. Sawyer 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    M I Nursing & Restorative Center

    172 Lawrence St, 
    Lawrence, MA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Illia Manevich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Dr. Manevich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia. Dr. Manevich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center

    1801 Turnpike St, 
    North Andover, MA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Hernandez is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in North Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Holy Family Hospital

    70 East St, 
    Methuen, MA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janarthanan Someswarananthan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Methuen, Massachusetts. Dr. Someswarananthan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Dementia, Lung Metastases, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Someswarananthan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essex Inpatient Physicians PC

    200 Washington St, 
    Boxford, MA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Gilani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boxford, Massachusetts. Dr. Gilani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dehydration, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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

    Casa Grande LTCF

    10 Erlin Ter, 
    Tewksbury, MA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bertos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Dr. Bertos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Enlarged Liver, and Heart Failure. Dr. Bertos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    203 Turnpike St Ste 300A, 
    North Andover, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luba Tsypkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Tsypkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Movement Disorders, Chronic Cough, and Parkinson's Disease.

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

    Office

    47 High St Ste 101, 
    North Andover, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ankit Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Orthostatic Hypotension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mass General Brigham Community Physicians Inc

    500 Merrimack St, 
    Lawrence, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Goslyn Sylvan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Dr. Sylvan 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 Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, Ornithine Translocase Deficiency, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, and Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency.

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

    Mass General Brigham Community Physicians Inc

    500 Merrimack St, 
    Lawrence, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jane Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.

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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 Andover, MA?

    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 Andover, MA?

    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 Andover, MA?

    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 Andover, MA?

    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 Andover, MA?

    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 Andover, MA?

    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 Andover, MA?

    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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