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    MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Sparks, NV. Of these, 39 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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    52 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Consultants Ltd

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

      Timothy Halterman is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Halterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Consultants Ltd

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

      Jonathan Pezanoski is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Pezanoski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Consultants Ltd

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

      Eric Osgard is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Osgard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Consultants Ltd

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

      Daniel Cummings is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Consultants Ltd

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

      Clark Harrison is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      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

      Sam Nourani is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Nourani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      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

      William Pfau is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Pfau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      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

      George Vagujhelyi is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Vagujhelyi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Portal Hypertension, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      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

      Erik Dejonghe is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Dejonghe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      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

      Michael Gilles is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Gilles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      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

      Ryan Sefcik is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Sefcik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Ileana Deftu PC

      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. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Community Care Services LLC

      75 Pringle Way, Suite 701, 
      Reno, NV 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christi Matteoni is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Matteoni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Community Care Services LLC

      75 Pringle Way, Suite 701, 
      Reno, NV 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Racca is a Gastroenterologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Racca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      781 Mill St, 
      Reno, NV 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Phillips is a Geriatrics provider in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Vascular Dementia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      900 Ryland St, 
      Reno, NV 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leah Hauser is an Otolaryngologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Hauser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Endoscopy, and Myringotomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      900 Ryland St, 
      Reno, NV 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Andrew Tomlinson is an Otolaryngologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Tomlinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngocele, Low Nasal Bridge, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      880 Ryland St, 
      Reno, NV 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2345 E Prater Way, 
      Sparks, NV 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dietrich Von Feldmann is a Gastroenterologist in Sparks, Nevada. Dr. Von Feldmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine | General Practice

      Northern Nevada Medical Group LLC

      2385 E Prater Way, Suite 205, 
      Sparks, NV 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      John Watson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Sparks, Nevada. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

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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 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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