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    MediFind found 342 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Catonsville, MD. Of these, 271 are Experienced, 70 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    342 providers found
      Allen T. Banegura
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastro Health

      700 Geipe Road, Suite 230, Suite 230, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Allen Banegura is a Gastroenterologist in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Banegura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Thomas W. Abernathy
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastro Health

      700 Geipe Road, Suite 230, Suite 230, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Abernathy is a Gastroenterologist in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Abernathy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Mukul Khandelwal
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates

      8186 Lark Brown Road, Suite 104, Suite 104, 
      Elkridge, MD 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Offers Telehealth

      Mukul Khandelwal is a Gastroenterologist in Elkridge, Maryland. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Lee M. Akst
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Floor 6, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lee Akst, M.D., specializes in treating the larynx (voicebox), in particular the treatment of voice and swallowing disorders. He is a leading laryngologist in office-based procedures such as vocal fold injection augmentation, pulsed KTP laser treatment, and laryngeal botox injection. In the operating room, Dr. Akst specializes in phonosurgery for the treatment of vocal cord disease, with emphasis on voice restoration and improvement. A strong focus of his practice involves the use of pulsed angiolytic lasers, which allow for subspecialized care of laryngeal papillomas, laryngeal dysplasia, and early vocal cord cancers while preserving the quality and strength of the voice. Dr. Akst is a national leader in the field of laryngology and serves in leadership roles for the American Laryngological Association, the American Broncho-Esophagological Association, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He lectures extensively on the treatment of laryngeal disease, teaching other physicians how to care for patients with voice and swallowing concerns. His research interests include the development of robotic laryngeal surgery, the study of voice and swallowing complaints in the elderly, and the advancement of pulsed lasers for the treatment of laryngeal diseases with a focus on leukoplakia. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Akst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Perichondritis, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Chesapeake Digestive Associates, PC

      700 Geipe Rd, Suite 230, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Neeraj Sardana is a Gastroenterologist in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Sardana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Chesapeake Digestive Associates, PC

      700 Geipe Rd, Suite 230, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Louis Salas is a Gastroenterologist in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Salas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Salas is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates

      Elkridge, MD 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mahmood Solaiman is a Gastroenterologist in Elkridge, Maryland. Dr. Solaiman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Menetrier Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Primary Health And Wellness Center LLC

      9055 Chevrolet Dr, 
      Ellicott City, MD 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Mitul Dave is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Dave is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Dave is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      5 Bloomsbury Ave, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aleyamma Mathew is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

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

      Ravi Passi MD PC

      848 S Rolling Hills Rd, Advanced Primary And Geriatr, 
      Cantonsville, MD 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Ravi Passi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cantonsville, Maryland. Dr. Passi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Passi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      516 N Rolling Rd, Suite 104, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kirtikant Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Marcelino D. Albuerne M.D. P.A.

      516 N Rolling Rd Ste 106, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marcelino Albuerne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Albuerne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glycine Encephalopathy, Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Office

      716 Maiden Choice Ln Ste 204, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Tansinda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Tansinda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      716 Maiden Choice Ln, Suite 206, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ramana Gopalan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gopalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Anorectal Abscess, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

      Benjamin S. Lee, M.D., P.A

      700 Geipe Rd, Suite 204, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      700 Geipe Rd, Suite 275, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Erickson Health Medical Group Of Maryland, PC

      711 Maiden Choice Ln, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Burmese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Pamela Aung is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Aung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Dementia, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Aung is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Erickson Health Medical Group Of Maryland, PC

      711 Maiden Choice Ln, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Amharic, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Abebe Imiru is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Imiru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Imiru is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      711 Maiden Choice Ln, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ming Yi is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Yi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Acute Pain, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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

      Erickson Health Medical Group Of Maryland, PC

      711 Maiden Choice Ln, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Myla Carpenter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Carpenter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Keratosis Pilaris.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Catonsville, MD?

      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 Catonsville, MD?

      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 Catonsville, MD?

      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 Catonsville, MD?

      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 Catonsville, MD?

      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 Catonsville, MD?

      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 Catonsville, MD?

      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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