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    MediFind found 833 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Missouri, US. Of these, 661 are Experienced, 147 are Advanced, 24 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    833 providers found
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Washington University

      4921 Parkview Pl, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chandra Gyawali is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gyawali is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Gyawali is currently accepting new patients.

      Matthew P. Page
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Midwest ENT Centre

      4790 Executive Centre Parkway, 
      St.peters, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Page is an Otolaryngologist in St.peters, Missouri. Dr. Page is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Page is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Mark S. Walton
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

      7201 E. 147th St, Ste 120, 
      Grandview, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Walton is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Grandview, Missouri. Dr. Walton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Walton is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Prime Healthcare Kansas City - Physician Services LLC

      1004 Carondelet Dr, Suite 300, 
      Kansas City, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Karla Houston-Gray is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Houston-Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Houston-Gray is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Aging Well Health Care, LLC

      7212 Balson Ave, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jamie Tueth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tueth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Tueth is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Centerpoint Physicians Group LLC

      19550 E 39th St S, 335 Centerpoint Physicians, 
      Independence, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Louis Orlando is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Orlando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Orlando is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Empowerme Wellness Kansas City LLC

      9101 N Ambassador Dr, 
      Kansas City, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bruce Scully is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Scully is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Scully is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Washington University

      12634 Olive Blvd, 
      Saint Louis, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vladimir Kushnir is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kushnir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kushnir is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Associates, Llp

      210 Portland St, Suite 100, 
      Columbia, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicolas Llorens is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Llorens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Heartburn, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      4510 Frederick Ave, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francis Mccormick is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Mccormick 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, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      2521 Glenn Hendren Dr, Suite 408, 
      Liberty, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Horwitz is a Gastroenterologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Horwitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Midwest Gi Health LLC

      3601 Ne Ralph Powell Rd, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Taormina is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Taormina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      1717 S Range Line Rd B, Mc Lab And Imaging S Range, 
      Joplin, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Larry Deffenbaugh is a Gastroenterologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Deffenbaugh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      110 Ne Saint Lukes Blvd, Suite 530, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frank Totta is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Totta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      110 Ne Saint Lukes Blvd, Suite 530, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Todd Kilgore is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Kilgore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      5325 Faraon St, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Mcguire is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Mcguire is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2634 W Pebble Creek Dr, 
      Nixa, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Lyford is a Gastroenterologist in Nixa, Missouri. Dr. Lyford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      5330 N Oak Trfy, Suite 102, 
      Kansas City, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Shireman is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Shireman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      400 Sw Longview Blvd Ste 200, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joy Cuezze is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Cuezze is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Heart Failure, Parkinson's Disease, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Cuezze is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Palliative Medicine
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Palliative Medicine

      Summit Geriatrics LLC

      200 Ne Missouri Rd, Suite 200, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients

      Shyam Akkulugari is an Emergency Medicine specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Akkulugari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Malnutrition, and Dementia. Dr. Akkulugari 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 in Missouri, US?

      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 in Missouri, US?

      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 in Missouri, US?

      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 in Missouri, US?

      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 in Missouri, US?

      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 in Missouri, US?

      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 in Missouri, US?

      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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