The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Clayton, NC

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Clayton, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Clayton, NC. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Maria M. Fakadej
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Duke Health Center Of Clayton

    95 Springbrook Ave, 
    Clayton, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Fakadej is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clayton, North Carolina. Dr. Fakadej has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Clayton Internal Medicine

    301 Amos St, 
    Clayton, NC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mazen Khusayem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clayton, North Carolina. Dr. Khusayem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Nephrosclerosis.

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

    Clayton Medical Associates P A

    100 Guy Rd, 
    Clayton, NC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Meehan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clayton, North Carolina. Dr. Meehan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Raleigh Durham Medical Group PA

    236 Butternut Ln, 
    Clayton, NC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Selak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clayton, North Carolina. Dr. Selak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Selak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Horizon Family Medicine-Clayton

    236 Butternut Ln, 
    Clayton, NC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clayton, North Carolina. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Labyrinthitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Horizon Family Medicine-Clayton

    236 Butternut Ln, 
    Clayton, NC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clayton, North Carolina. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    34 Healthpark Way Ste 100D, 
    Clayton, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Johnson is an Otolaryngologist in Clayton, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, TMJ Disorders, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    166 Springbrook Ave Ste 105, 
    Clayton, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Viyan Udawatta is a Gastroenterologist in Clayton, North Carolina. Dr. Udawatta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Family Wellness Clinic

    2076 NC Highway 42 E Ste 230, 
    Clayton, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bhavna Vaidya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clayton, North Carolina. Dr. Vaidya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    UNC Internal Medicine At White Oak

    400 Health Park Dr # 100, 
    Garner, NC 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naveen Narahari is a Gastroenterologist in Garner, North Carolina. Dr. Narahari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, and Painful Swallowing.

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

    Garner Internal Medicine PA

    200 Health Park Dr Ste 100, 
    Garner, NC 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Turner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Garner, North Carolina. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

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

    Wake Orthopaedics-Garner

    400 US 70 Hwy E Ste 100, 
    Garner, NC 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Kryder is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Garner, North Carolina. Dr. Kryder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ent-Head & Neck Surgery-Raleigh Campus

    3024 New Bern Ave Ste 200, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ferguson is an Otolaryngologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Male Pattern Baldness, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ent-Head & Neck Surgery-Raleigh Campus

    3024 New Bern Ave Ste 200, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Calloway is an Otolaryngologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Calloway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Infant Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ent-Head & Neck Surgery-Raleigh Campus

    3024 New Bern Ave Ste 200, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Ginn is an Otolaryngologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Ginn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, Perichondritis, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ent-Head & Neck Surgery-Raleigh Campus

    3024 New Bern Ave Ste 200, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lewis Overton is an Otolaryngologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Overton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Ent-Head & Neck Surgery-Raleigh Campus

    3024 New Bern Ave Ste 200, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Marshall is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.

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

    Cs Pacs 3 Southeast LLC

    515 Barbour Rd, 
    Smithfield, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tracy Ayers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smithfield, North Carolina. Dr. Ayers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Acute Cystitis, and Volkmann Contracture.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    WakeMed Specialists Group LLC

    3024 New Bern Ave, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepa Reddy is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    WakeMed Specialists Group LLC

    3024 New Bern Ave, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Herrera is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Clayton, NC?

    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 Clayton, NC?

    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 Clayton, NC?

    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 Clayton, NC?

    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 Clayton, NC?

    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 Clayton, NC?

    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 Clayton, NC?

    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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