The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Fresh Meadows, NY

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Fresh Meadows, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1196 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Fresh Meadows, NY. Of these, 1011 are Experienced, 165 are Advanced, 18 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Joshua B. Silverman
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Northwell Health Otolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery

    430 Lakeville Road, 1st Floor, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pediatric OtolaryngologyAdult and Pediatric Voice, Airway, and Swallowing DisordersHead and Neck Surgery. Dr. Silverman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    2 Ohio Drive, Suite 207, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Scioscia is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Scioscia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Painful Swallowing.

    Matthew J. Whitson
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Great Neck

    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 111, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Whitson is a Gastroenterologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Whitson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Mary S. Cheung
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Great Neck

    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 111, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Cheung is a Gastroenterologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Kaveh Zivari
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Great Neck

    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 111, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi

    Dr. Kaveh Zivari attended the University of California Los Angeles where he obtained Bachelor of Science in Neurosciences with Honors. He later received his medical degree from the University of California, Davis School of Medicine. He was the class president during those 4 years. He finished four years of General Surgery, followed by three years of Internal Medicine, and three years of Gastroenterology fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center. He was also the Chief GI fellow at Maimonides Medical Center. During his training, Dr. Zivari was named best Intern, Best resident, and later best fellow in the hospital. He obtained his advanced endoscopy training at Washington University in St Louis, specializing in endobariatric, third space endoscopy, and interventional endoscopy. Dr. Zivari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Michael Setzen
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 113, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I specialize primarily in the Nose and Sinuses including septoplasty,rhinoplasty,endoscopic sinus surgery,snoring and sleep apnea surgery in adults and children.I also treat hearing and balance problems and hoarseness,reflux and swallowing problems.See my web page for more details about my practice and my involvement in Otolaryngology locally,nationally and worldwide at www.michaelsetzen.com. Dr. Setzen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    William E. Karle
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center

    444 Lakeville Road, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Will Karle is a Laryngologist in the Department of Otolaryngology at Northwell Health and an Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra School of Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He came here from the Mayo Clinic in Arizona where he had previously worked for several years and held the titles of Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director of their residency program. Dr. Karle obtained his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Otolaryngology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, and Laryngology fellowship at the Oregon Health & Science University. This advanced training makes him one of only a few experts on Long Island caring for the professional voice. His current practice encompasses all areas of Laryngology including professional voice, airway, swallowing, and early laryngeal cancers.At his clinic he offers a wide array of in-office procedures including but not limited to:-Botox injections of the vocal cords for spasmodic dysphonia-Laser ablation of laryngeal lesions-Laryngeal biopsy-Subglottic steroid injection-Injection laryngoplasty-Flexible laryngoscopy-StroboscopyHe performs his surgeries at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Glen Cove Hospital. Dr. Karle offers a diverse range of operations on the larynx (throat) and offers Inspire to qualifying patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Karle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Dev Kamdar
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center

    444 Lakeville Road, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Dev Kamdar is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Kamdar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Douglas K. Frank
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center

    444 Lakeville Road, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    My career began at Beth Israel Medical Center/Continuum Health Partners in Manhattan, as a Physician-Scientist at that institution s newly established Institute for Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer. I developed a basic science research laboratory, collaborating with senior investigators at the NYU School of Dental Medicine. My research was funded through a combination of national society and private foundation career development awards, and resulted in several publications, nationally recognized basic science research in head and neck oncology, and several national presentations and awards. In 2007, I was hired as Chief of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ), in the early years of the (then) North Shore-LIJ Health System and North Shore-LIJ Cancer Institute. In this role I helped to establish one of the first fully integrated multidisciplinary oncology programs in our growing health system dedicated to the initial evaluation, care and survivorship of cancer patients, specifically those with head and neck tumors. The Head and Neck Oncology Program at Northwell has now evolved into one of regional as well as national renown, with the ability to deliver sophisticated multidisciplinary surgical and nonsurgical head and neck oncologic care at multiple sites throughout our network. Our clinical team also maintains a close collaboration with leading senior basic science investigators at Northwell's Feinstein Institute, focusing on HPV-associated oropharynx cancer. In 2014, I was appointed Northwell Health Cancer Institute s first Director of Surgical Oncology, and served in this position until early 2019. In the Spring of 2019, I was appointed Director of Operations of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. In this capacity I serve as the liaison between the Institute, its members, and the various hospitals and outpatient cancer treatment facilities throughout the Northwell network where cancer care is delivered. In 2015, I was appointed Chair of LIJ s Commission on Cancer (CoC) recognized Cancer Committee. In this role I have worked with clinical and administrative colleagues to better integrate the inpatient cancer activities and resources of LIJ and North Shore University Hospital with those of our outpatient Cancer Institute facilities. I am presently involved in defining and solidifying Cancer Institute oversight over inpatient cancer related resources and activities, as well as CoC standards. My clinical leadership and program building accomplishments have been recognized both regionally as well as nationally with an American Cancer Society Doctor of Distinction Award (2017), an American Head and Neck Society Presidential Citation (2017), and a position on the Advanced Training Council of the American Head and Neck Society. Dr. Frank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Glossectomy.

    Lucio M. Pereira
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center

    444 Lakeville Road, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese

    Lucio Pereira is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Pereira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Mikulicz Disease, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Larry J. Shemen
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    233 East 69th Street, Suite 1D, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I strive to provide the best and most current techniques in head and neck surgery. Following my training at the University of Toronto, Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles and Sloan Kettering here in NY, I was appointed as Residency Director at Manhattan Eye Ear Throat Hospital. Since 1987, I have been in private practice in Manhattan and Queens, where I am the Chief of the Head and Neck Service. I have had over 30 years of experience dealing with tumors in this region.My interests include thyroid and parathyroid surgery, salivary gland surgery, cancers of the oral cavity and larynx and the treatment of sinusitis. Nerve monitoring during complex surgery is frequently utilized.This is a solo practice so all patients are seen and treated by myself, both in the office and in the operating room. Dr. Shemen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Painful Swallowing, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Peyman Younesi MD PLLC

    6136 170th St Apt M4, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Younesi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Younesi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatrics

    ENT And Allergy Associates LLP

    16303 Horace Harding Expy Ste 3, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nelson Alcaraz is a Pediatrics provider in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Alcaraz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Painful Swallowing.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Peter R Barra MD John J Rawlings MD John C Coman MD LLP

    4402 Francis Lewis Blvd, 
    Bayside, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ion Oltean is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bayside, New York. Dr. Oltean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Obesity in Children.

    Neil M. Brodsky
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Douglaston

    241-02 Northern Boulevard, First Floor, 
    Douglaston, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Brodsky is a Gastroenterologist in Douglaston, New York. Dr. Brodsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

    Donald J. Palmadessa
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Douglaston

    241-02 Northern Boulevard, First Floor, 
    Douglaston, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Palmadessa is a Gastroenterologist in Douglaston, New York. Dr. Palmadessa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.

    Yingheng Liu
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    13347 Sanford Avenue, Suite 1C, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin

    Dr. Yingheng Liu is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NY with a Distinction in Clinical Research and her PhD from the University of South Dakota. Dr. Liu completed internship and residency in Internal Medicine at New York University Langone Health, followed by fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Morningside and West.Dr. Liu focuses on colon cancer screening and prevention, esophageal disease, peptic ulcer disease, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), and liver disease (hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis). She has a particular interest in gastrointestinal health for women such as screening for gastrointestinal cancers, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), abdominal bloating, IBS, fecal incontinence, and constipation. Dr. Liu also has a strong interest in quality improvement in colorectal cancer screening.Dr. Liu performs upper endoscopy with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for strictures, BRAVO placement for pH monitoring, esophageal variceal banding, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy/feeding tube placement, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and capsule endoscopy. She is also trained in interpretation of esophageal high resolution manometry and anorectal manometry.Dr. Liu prides herself in providing quality, compassionate and individualized expert care for each of her patients. To better serve her patients, Dr. Liu is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lactose Intolerance, and Childhood Volvulus.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    10721 Queens Boulevard, Suite 4, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Albert Shalomov is a Gastroenterologist in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Shalomov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Campylobacter Infection, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatrics

    Office

    10721 Queens Blvd, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Alleva is a Pediatrics provider in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Alleva is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    10919 72nd Road, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Azeem Khan is a Gastroenterologist in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, and Splenectomy.

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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 Fresh Meadows, NY?

    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 Fresh Meadows, NY?

    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 Fresh Meadows, NY?

    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 Fresh Meadows, NY?

    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 Fresh Meadows, NY?

    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 Fresh Meadows, NY?

    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 Fresh Meadows, NY?

    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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