The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Ellicott City, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 321 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Ellicott City, MD. Of these, 248 are Experienced, 71 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

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

    Allen Banegura is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Banegura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Banegura is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

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

    Thomas Abernathy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Abernathy 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 Lactose Intolerance, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Abernathy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    5500 Knoll North Drive, Suite 460, Suite 460, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marvin Lawrence is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Lawrence is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Berdon Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lawrence is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Shin specializes Barrett's esophagus, pancreatobiliary disease (pancreatic cyst, family history of pancreatic cancer), GI malignancy, and advanced endoscopy, including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Dr. Shin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Shin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Suite 390, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Offers Telehealth

    Monik Lammi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Lammi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lammi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    5500 Knoll North Drive, Suite 460, Suite 460, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Karp is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Karp is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Karp is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    5500 Knoll North Drive, Suite 460, Suite 460, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priti Bijpuria is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Bijpuria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Indigestion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bijpuria is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Center Of Maryland

    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Farzin Rashti is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Rashti is rated as an Experienced 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 Hirschsprung Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rashti is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Hospital Medicine

    Shakunmala Gupta

    9650 Santiago Road, Suite 6, Suite 6, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Shakunmala Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Anemia. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Gastro Center Of Maryland

    7120 Minstrel Way, Suite 100, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Eduardo Del Castillo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Del Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Del Castillo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Center Of Maryland

    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rai was awarded the “TOP DOC” in Gastroenterology award by Baltimore Magazine for 2016. Dr. Rai is a Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, with over 22 years of experience in this field. He is the Medical Director of Gastro Center of Maryland & Cascades Endoscopy Center and has served on the Medical Faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, starting in 1997. He has been in many leadership positions in the Johns Hopkins Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, including as the Medical Director, Adult Liver Transplantation and Director, Clinical Effectiveness. He completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in 1996 and completed an additional year of Advanced Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in Transplant Hepatology and Biliary Disorders. Dr. Rai is considered a national thought leader and expert in the field of Gastroenterology and Liver disease and presents regularly at national and regional meetings. He has received many awards including Excellence in Clinical Research Award from the American College of Gastroenterology, Passano Clinician Scientist Award from Johns Hopkins University, Industry Research Scholar Award & Astra-Merck Award from the American Digestive Health Foundation, among others. He has published dozens of scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored many chapters for medical textbooks. He has performed over 50,000 procedures in this field and pioneered new and innovative medical techniques. Dr. Rai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Russell Schub

    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Schub is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Schub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, and Tenesmus. Dr. Schub is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Suite 390, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tsion Abdi, M.D., is a gastroenterologist specializing in scleroderma bowel disease and gastrointestinal motility issues in patients with scleroderma. She also treats patients with heartburn-related conditions and performs colon cancer screenings. Dr. Abdi is an assistant professor of medicine in the gastroenterology and hepatology division. She earned her M.D. from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center and performed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Abdi joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2016. Dr. Abdi has received several awards, including the Wesley Oler, M.D., Award for an Outstanding Resident Physician. She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Medical Association. Videos Colorectal Cancer Screening and Guidelines Recent News Articles and Media Coverage From Mentor and Mentee to Trusted Colleagues, Inside Tract (Winter, 2020) Tackling the GI Symptoms of Scleroderma, Clinical Connection (Fall, 2017) Lab Website Tsion Abdi Lab The Tsion Abdi Lab performs clinical research on Scleroderma Bowel Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Selected Publications Abdelaziz DI, Monzur F, Abdi T, Jackson P, Haddad N (2015) Preoperative Localization of Colorectal Tumors with Endoscopic Tattooing for Laparoscopic Surgery. Journal Clinical Trials 6:227. doi:10.4172/2167-0870.1000227. Dr. Abdi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Abdi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Center Of Maryland

    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Rosenbloom is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Rosenbloom 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 Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastric Dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, and Cronkhite-Canada Disease. Dr. Rosenbloom is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Suite 390, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chowdhury specializes in Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer screening. Her research interests include inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. Dr. Chowdhury 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chowdhury is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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 
     (2.5 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. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glycine Encephalopathy, Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Columbia Medical Practice

    5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 260, Suite 260, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Cheng is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Mediastinal Tumor. Dr. Cheng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

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

    Mukul Khandelwal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Elkridge, Maryland. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Khandelwal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    10710 Charter Drive, Suite 110, Suite 110, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Andorsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Andorsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Andorsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates

    10710 Charter Drive, Digestive Disease Associates, Suite 110, Digestive Disease Associates, Suite 110, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Preston Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Lactose Intolerance, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, 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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