The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Emerson, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 797 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Emerson, NJ. Of these, 695 are Experienced, 93 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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797 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    ENT And Allergy Associates

    690 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 101, 
    Oradell, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Huang is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Oradell, New Jersey. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Hearing Loss. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    ENT And Allergy Associates

    690 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 101, 
    Oradell, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irvin Bough is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Oradell, New Jersey. Dr. Bough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Ozena. Dr. Bough is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Shukla Medical Group

    1 West Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 203, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nilesh Shukla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shukla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Daniel Samadi MD, PC

    10 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharyar Samadi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Samadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Dry Mouth. Dr. Samadi is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Bergen Ear, Nose And Throat Associates

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 613, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Benson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Benson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Benson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Manhattan Diagnostic Laboratory

    425 W 59th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniela Jodorkovsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Jodorkovsky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

    51 W 51st St Ste 360, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Katzka is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Katzka is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Vivian K. Bethala MDoffice

    466 Old Hook Road, Suite 9, 
    Emerson, NJ 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivian Bethala is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emerson, New Jersey. Dr. Bethala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bethala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Pascack Valley Medical Group

    466 Old Hook Road, Suite 1, 
    Emerson, NJ 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bhavik Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emerson, New Jersey. Dr. Bhandari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Pascack Valley Medical Group

    466 Old Hook Road, Suite 1, 
    Emerson, NJ 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Pittman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emerson, New Jersey. Dr. Pittman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Indigestion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pittman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Pascack Valley Medical Group

    466 Old Hook Road, Suite 1, 
    Emerson, NJ 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bon Koo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emerson, New Jersey. Dr. Koo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Pancreatitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Pascack Valley Medical Group

    452 Old Hook Road, Floor 2, 
    Emerson, NJ 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ira Zucker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emerson, New Jersey. Dr. Zucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Zucker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Pascack Valley Medical Group

    466 Old Hook Road, Suite 1, 
    Emerson, NJ 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Levine is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emerson, New Jersey. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Pascack Valley Medical Group

    466 Old Hook Road, Suite 1, 
    Emerson, NJ 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Holly Cullen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emerson, New Jersey. Dr. Cullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Heartburn.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Geriatrics And Internal Medicine Associates Of Northeast, LLC

    1 West Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 203, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susanthi Gunadasa is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Gunadasa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gunadasa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Hackensack Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    130 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 301, 
    River Edge, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in River Edge, New Jersey. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Hackensack Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    130 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 301, 
    River Edge, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Leibowitz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in River Edge, New Jersey. Dr. Leibowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Leibowitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Hackensack Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    130 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 301, 
    River Edge, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Nikias is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in River Edge, New Jersey. Dr. Nikias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nikias is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Hackensack Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    130 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 301, 
    River Edge, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Rosendorf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in River Edge, New Jersey. Dr. Rosendorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rosendorf is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Hackensack Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    130 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 301, 
    River Edge, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aditi Chhada is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in River Edge, New Jersey. Dr. Chhada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chhada is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Emerson, NJ?

    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 Emerson, NJ?

    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 Emerson, NJ?

    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 Emerson, NJ?

    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 Emerson, NJ?

    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 Emerson, NJ?

    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 Emerson, NJ?

    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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