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

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Lexington, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Lexington, NC. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Michaela Renich
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Novant Health Cotton Grove Family Medicine

    1926 Cotton Grove Road, 
    Lexington, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michaela Renich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, North Carolina. Dr. Renich has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Facial Paralysis, and Bell's Palsy.

    Terrance Johns
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Novant Health Thomasville Medical Associates

    309 Pineywood Road, 
    Thomasville, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Terrance Johns is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thomasville, North Carolina. Dr. Johns has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

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

    Lexington Internal Medicine Clinic PA

    901 E Center St, 
    Lexington, NC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terry Arnold is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, North Carolina. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Acute Cystitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Lexington Center For Gastrointestinal Health

    11 Medical Park Dr, 
    Lexington, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Blackard is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, North Carolina. Dr. Blackard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Painful Swallowing.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Lexington Family Physicians PA

    102 W Medical Park Dr, 
    Lexington, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sundararajan Sundararajan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, North Carolina. Dr. Sundararajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    High Rock Internal Medicine PA

    104 W Medical Park Dr, 
    Lexington, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Hsieh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, North Carolina. Dr. Hsieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Sitosterolemia, Obesity, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Jonathan Tackett
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Emergency Medicine

    Piedmont Triad Physicians PLLC (Apollo MD)

    207 Old Lexington Rd, 
    Thomasville, NC 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Tackett is an Emergency Medicine provider in Thomasville, North Carolina. Dr. Tackett has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Dementia.

    Mathews Philip
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Novant Health Thomasville Medical Associates

    309 Pineywood Road, 
    Thomasville, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam
    Offers Telehealth

    Mathews Philip is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thomasville, North Carolina. Dr. Philip has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    William Mcguirt
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Piedmont Ear Nose And Throat - New

    197 A Stadium Oaks Dr, 
    Clemmons, NC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Mcguirt is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Clemmons, North Carolina. Dr. Mcguirt has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Otitis, Enlarged Adenoids, and Tongue Tie.

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

    Lexington ENT Head & Neck Surgery

    106 W Medical Park Dr Ste C, 
    Lexington, NC 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chapman is a General Surgeon in Lexington, North Carolina. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Perichondritis, Laryngeal Cancer, and Throat Cancer.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Carolina Spine & Hand Center PA

    1809 Brenner Ave Ste 102, 
    Salisbury, NC 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiran Jagarlamudi is a Gastroenterologist in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Jagarlamudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Carolina Spine & Hand Center PA

    1809 Brenner Ave Ste 102, 
    Salisbury, NC 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vineet Korrapati is a Gastroenterologist in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Korrapati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Specialists PA

    112 Kinderton Blvd # 100, 
    Advance, NC 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Murat Akdamar is a Gastroenterologist in Advance, North Carolina. Dr. Akdamar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center

    329 NC Highway 801 N, 
    Advance, NC 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelly Gurwara is a Gastroenterologist in Advance, North Carolina. Dr. Gurwara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Swallowing Difficulty, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Achalasia.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1814 Westchester Dr, 
    High Point, NC 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Rhoton is a Gastroenterologist in High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Rhoton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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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