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    MediFind found 99 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Westbrook, ME. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    99 providers found
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Intermed PA

      100 Foden Rd, 
      South Portland, ME 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anthony Bustamante is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Bustamante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Lyme Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Hospital

      40 Park Rd, 
      Westbrook, ME 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Kleeman is a Gastroenterologist in Westbrook, Maine. Dr. Kleeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Mercy Hospital

      175 Fore River Pkwy, 
      Portland, ME 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Catherine Mccrann is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Maine. Dr. Mccrann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

      Mainehealth

      84 Campus Dr, 
      Scarborough, ME 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frederick Roediger is an Otolaryngologist in Scarborough, Maine. Dr. Roediger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Otosclerosis.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Hospital

      40 Park Rd, 
      Westbrook, ME 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Hsu is a Gastroenterologist in Westbrook, Maine. Dr. Hsu 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 Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Hemorrhoids.

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

      Mercy Hospital

      40 Park Rd, 
      Westbrook, ME 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Katz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westbrook, Maine. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Mercy Hospital

      40 Park Rd, 
      Westbrook, ME 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brandon Chiu is an Otolaryngologist in Westbrook, Maine. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Teratocarcinosarcoma, Nasal Flaring, Perichondritis, and Nasal Septal Hematoma. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Blueprint Healthcare LLC

      1145 Brighton Ave, 
      Portland, ME 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Paul is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine

      Intermed PA

      100 Foden Rd, 
      South Portland, ME 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Mohan is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension.

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

      Intermed PA

      100 Foden Rd, 
      South Portland, ME 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Dobieski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Dobieski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperhidrosis, and Hypothyroidism.

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

      Intermed PA

      100 Foden Rd, 
      South Portland, ME 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrea Klayman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Klayman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Sitosterolemia.

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

      Intermed PA

      100 Foden Rd, 
      South Portland, ME 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Emery is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Emery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Gout.

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

      Intermed PA

      100 Foden Rd, 
      South Portland, ME 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Barr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Cleft Tongue, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Vertigo.

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

      Intermed PA

      100 Foden Rd, 
      South Portland, ME 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Phyllidia Ku-Ruth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Ku-Ruth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

      Intermed PA

      100 Foden Rd, 
      South Portland, ME 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Glenn Buchberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Buchberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hyperhidrosis, Obesity, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      1250 Forest Ave, 
      Portland, ME 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Charlotte Paolini is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Paolini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Hypothyroidism.

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

      University Of New England

      716 Stevens Ave, 
      Portland, ME 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rita Kamra is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Kamra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
      1250 Forest Ave Ste 301, 
      Portland, ME 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Maturo is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Portland, Maine. Dr. Maturo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Stridor, Perichondritis, Choanal Atresia, and Adenoidectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Hospital

      175 Fore River Pkwy, 
      Portland, ME 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aloysius Rho is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Maine. Dr. Rho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Menetrier Disease, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      175 Fore River Pkwy, 
      Portland, ME 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kirsten Berman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Berman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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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 Westbrook, ME?

      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 Westbrook, ME?

      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 Westbrook, ME?

      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 Westbrook, ME?

      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 Westbrook, ME?

      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 Westbrook, ME?

      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 Westbrook, ME?

      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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