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    MediFind found 129 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Grand Rapids, MI. Of these, 107 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    129 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners

      100 Michigan Ave Ne, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Puckett is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Puckett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Parth M. Joshi
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Corewell Health Hospitalists - Grand Rapids

      100 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Parth Joshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Joshi has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      100 Michigan St Ne, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Veldkamp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Veldkamp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Bile Duct Stricture, and Gastrostomy.

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      Veronique G. Cheung
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Head & Neck - Lemmen-Holton

      145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Veronique Cheung is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Cheung 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 Mikulicz Disease, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Dry Mouth, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cheung is currently accepting new patients.

      Peter N. Freswick
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Pediatric Gastroenterology - 35 Michigan St NE

      35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Peter Freswick is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Freswick has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Esophagitis, and Encopresis. Dr. Freswick is currently accepting new patients.

      Joseph C. Taylor
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Michigan Ear Nose Throat & Allergy Specialists - Grand Rapids

      1425 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite A, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      23+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Taylor is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Septoplasty. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

      James D. Thompson
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Head & Neck - Lemmen-Holton

      145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      12+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Thompson is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Thompson has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

      Ryan F. Cox
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Pediatric Gastroenterology - 35 Michigan St NE

      35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Cox is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Cox has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Celiac Disease, Encopresis, and Esophagitis. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

      Deborah L. Cloney
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Pediatric Gastroenterology - 35 Michigan St NE

      35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Deborah Cloney is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Cloney has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Esophagitis.

      Vanessa C. Kimball
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Pediatric Gastroenterology - 35 Michigan St NE

      35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vanessa Kimball is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kimball has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Esophagitis. Dr. Kimball is currently accepting new patients.

      Amie D. Hinshaw
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Pediatric Gastroenterology - 35 Michigan St NE

      35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amie Hinshaw is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hinshaw has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Esophagitis. Dr. Hinshaw is currently accepting new patients.

      Anacleto B. Diaz
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Corewell Health Internal Medicine - 426 Michigan St NE

      426 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      24+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anacleto Diaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Diaz has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

      Harland T. Holman
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Family Medicine Residency - 275 Michigan St NE

      275 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 8100, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      24+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Harland Holman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Holman has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Obesity in Children, and Migraine.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Advantage Health/saint Mary's Medical Group

      310 Lafayette Ave Se, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Murphy is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      310 Lafayette Ave Se, Ste 400, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Webster is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Webster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Webster is currently accepting new patients.

      Matthew J. Nelson
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Nelson is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Esophageal Varices, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Western Michigan Plc

      2093 Health Dr Sw, Suite 201, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Allan Coates is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Coates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      1765 3 Mile Rd Ne Unit 150319, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeremiah Dewitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Dewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Anemia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Hypertension. Dr. Dewitt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      100 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Sein is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Sein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Chronic Pancreatitis.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Pediatric Gastroenterology - 35 Michigan St NE

      35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Esteban Ramirez is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Ramirez has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Encopresis, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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 Grand Rapids, MI?

      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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