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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Jackson, MI. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    17 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      W A Foote Memorial Hospital Inc

      1111 Teneyck St, Suite 100, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Kirkner is an Otolaryngologist in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Kirkner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Sialadenitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Kirkner is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      W A Foote Memorial Hospital Inc

      744 W Michigan Ave, 201 Henry Ford Allegiance, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Merritt Bern is a Gastroenterologist in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Bern has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bern is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2424 Spring Arbor Rd, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lynn Schachinger is a Gastroenterologist in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Schachinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schachinger is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Center For Family Health

      505 N Jackson St, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tywanda Crawford-Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Crawford-Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Lung Metastases, Memory Loss, and Urinary Incontinence. Dr. Crawford-Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Center For Family Health

      505 N Jackson St, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kristina Sturgill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Sturgill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Migraine. Dr. Sturgill is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      200 Summit Ave, Suite B, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nadeem Ullah is a Gastroenterologist in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Ullah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lymphocytic Colitis, Colitis, Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      W A Foote Memorial Hospital Inc

      744 W Michigan Ave, 201 Henry Ford Allegiance, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fadi Alali is a Gastroenterologist in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Alali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Matt T Rosenberg PC

      214 N W Ave, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Channing Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Insomnia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Matt T Rosenberg PC

      214 N W Ave, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Arntz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Arntz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Empyema, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Arntz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      1401 W North St, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Burgess is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Burgess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, and Myelitis.

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

      W A Foote Memorial Hospital Inc

      1401 W N St, Hfa Walk In Clinic North S, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Joel Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      875 Laurence Ave, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brad Kremer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Kremer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Empyema, and Tracheitis. Dr. Kremer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      2600 Spring Arbor Rd, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Donald Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Wolcott Rallison Syndrome. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

      W A Foote Memorial Hospital Inc

      400 Hinckley Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Jackson, MI 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Martone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Martone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Martone is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      212 S Main St, 
      Brooklyn, MI 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gene Kielhorn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brooklyn, Michigan. Dr. Kielhorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Jock Itch, and Tracheitis. Dr. Kielhorn is currently accepting new patients.

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

      W A Foote Memorial Hospital Inc

      153 Wampiers Lake Rd, Henry Ford Allegiance Fami, 
      Brooklyn, MI 
       (13.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Philip Riley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brooklyn, Michigan. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Riley is currently accepting new patients.

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

      W A Foote Memorial Hospital Inc

      130 N Sherman St, 
      Leslie, MI 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Randy Bell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Leslie, Michigan. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Lung Metastases, Neuralgia, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Bell is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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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