The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in westbrook, ME

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near westbrook, ME. Of these, 62 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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77 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1 Harnois Ave Ste 1B, 
    Westbrook, ME 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Parris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westbrook, Maine. Dr. Parris 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 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Fascioliasis, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Parris is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    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. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperhidrosis, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Dobieski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Intermed PA

    100 Foden Rd, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hyperhidrosis, Obesity, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Buchberger is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    SMHC Medical Center Mental Health Unit

    259 Main St, 
    Yarmouth, ME 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Bustamante is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Yarmouth, Maine. Dr. Bustamante 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 High Cholesterol, Lyme Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bustamante is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    25 Long Creek Dr, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Kleeman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Kleeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    25 Long Creek Dr, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Yu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Northern Light Mercy Gastroenterology

    155 Fore River Pkwy Ste 130, 
    Portland, ME 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Mccrann is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Mccrann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    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

    Robert Fraser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Fraser is rated as an Experienced 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    887 Congress St Ste 320, 
    Portland, ME 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Russell is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Encopresis, Celiac Disease, and Crohn's Disease.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required

    Office

    190 Riverside St Unit 6B, 
    Portland, ME 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Marino is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Marino 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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Dementia, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Marino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Fore River Express Care

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

    David Polisner is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Polisner 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 Dementia, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Low Blood Pressure, Alzheimer's Disease, and Endoscopy.

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

    Mercy Fore River Express Care

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

    Marc Hoffman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Hoffman 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 Erysipelas, St. Anthony's Fire, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Morning Sickness.

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

    Mainehealth Adult Specialty Care

    48 Gilman St, 
    Portland, ME 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Pizzo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Pizzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Mainehealth Adult Specialty Care

    48 Gilman St, 
    Portland, ME 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Grunwald is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Grunwald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Northern Light Mercy Outpatient Specialty And Surgery Center

    155 Fore River Pkwy, 
    Portland, ME 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hsu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hsu 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 Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Hemorrhoids.

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

    Portland Internal Medicine

    43 Baxter Blvd, 
    Portland, ME 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Katz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Katz 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Intermed

    100 Gannett Dr Ste C, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Gout. Dr. Emery is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Intermed PA

    84 Marginal Way, 
    Portland, ME 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Klayman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Klayman 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Klayman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    84 Marginal Way Ste 800, 
    Portland, ME 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Baum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Baum 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 Sitosterolemia, Cyclic Neutropenia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Baum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    84 Marginal Way Ste 800, 
    Portland, ME 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Phyllidia Ku-Ruth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Ku-Ruth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Ku-Ruth is currently accepting new patients.

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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 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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