The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Sparks, NV

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Sparks, NV. Of these, 41 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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54 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    880 Ryland St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Halterman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Halterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Halterman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Halterman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    880 Ryland St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Pezanoski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Pezanoski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Pezanoski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pezanoski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    880 Ryland St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Osgard is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Osgard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Osgard is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Osgard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    880 Ryland St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Cummings is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Advanced 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 Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cummings is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cummings is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Associates

    655 Sierra Rose Dr, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sam Nourani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Nourani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nourani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nourani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Associates

    655 Sierra Rose Dr, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Pfau is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Pfau 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 Hemorrhoids, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Pfau is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pfau is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Associates

    655 Sierra Rose Dr, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Vagujhelyi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Vagujhelyi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Portal Hypertension, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vagujhelyi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vagujhelyi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Associates

    655 Sierra Rose Dr, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erik De Jonghe is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. De Jonghe 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 Collagenous Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. De Jonghe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. De Jonghe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Associates

    655 Sierra Rose Dr, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Gilles is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Gilles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gilles is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gilles is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Associates

    655 Sierra Rose Dr, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Sefcik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Sefcik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sefcik is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal. Dr. Sefcik is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Health Care Of Reno

    961 Kuenzli St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Maul is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Maul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Racca is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Racca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Ann Owen M.D. LTD.

    781 Mill St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Phillips is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Phillips 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Vascular Dementia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Donalddvandykenmdltd

    900 Ryland St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Lough is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Lough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Swimmer's Ear, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and Laryngectomy.

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

    Donalddvandykenmdltd

    900 Ryland St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leah Hauser is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Hauser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Endoscopy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Donalddvandykenmdltd

    900 Ryland St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Tomlinson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Tomlinson 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngocele, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants LTD

    880 Ryland St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Sande is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Sande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants LTD

    880 Ryland St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christi Matteoni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Matteoni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    751 Ryland St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Fricke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Fricke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Acid Malabsorption, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

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

    Great Basin Medical Group

    75 Pringle Way Ste 601, 
    Reno, NV 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Landis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Landis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

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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 Sparks, NV?

    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 Sparks, NV?

    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 Sparks, NV?

    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 Sparks, NV?

    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 Sparks, NV?

    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 Sparks, NV?

    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 Sparks, NV?

    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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