The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in valley stream, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 706 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near valley stream, NY. Of these, 578 are Experienced, 119 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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706 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    65 Roosevelt Avenue, 
    Valley Stream, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Ari Goldsmith is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Goldsmith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses White Sponge Nevus, Laryngomalacia, Tongue Tie, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Goldsmith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    185 Merrick Rd Ste 1B, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Soskel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Soskel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Soskel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Paulette A Stewart MD PC

    22806 Linden Blvd, 
    Cambria Heights, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paulette Stewart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cambria Heights, New York. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Otolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery

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

    Joshua Silverman is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Silverman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Silverman is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Silverman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    ENT & Allergy Associates - Franklin Square

    401 Franklin Avenue, 
    Franklin Square, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Javid Nassiri is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Franklin Square, New York. Dr. Nassiri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pelvic Health And Surgical Specialties At Rockville Centre

    36 Lincoln Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Swathi Gopalakrishnan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gopalakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gopalakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Southshore Otolaryngology PC

    176 N Village Ave Ste 1A, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Rosner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Rosner 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Trachoma, and Laryngitis.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    165 N Village Ave Ste 117, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Deblasi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Deblasi 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 Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Autonomic Neuropathy, and Hyperventilation.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Ovidiu A Krausz MD PC

    310 Woods Ave Ste 3, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roman Koldayev is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Koldayev 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required

    Olusegun M. Adeonigbagbe MD PC

    19203 Jamaica Ave, 
    Hollis, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olusegun Adeonigbagbe is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollis, New York. Dr. Adeonigbagbe 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Hemorrhoids.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Haven Manor Health Care Center L L C

    1441 Gateway Blvd, 
    Far Rockaway, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alvin Holcomb is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Holcomb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lung Metastases, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Cedarhurst Medical Associates PC

    407 Beach 20th St, 
    Far Rockaway, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Irina Natalenko is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Natalenko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Natalenko is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    131 Beach 19th St, 
    Far Rockaway, NY 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dmitriy Elkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Elkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Elkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    ENT & Allergy Associates - Lake Success

    6 Ohio Drive, Suite 202, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Portnoy is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Portnoy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Laryngeal Nerve Damage.

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

    Peyman Younesi MD PLLC

    6136 170th St Apt M4, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    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. He is also highly rated in 102 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Younesi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    ENT & Allergy Associates - Forest Hills

    107-21 Queens Boulevard, Suite 2, 8, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Alleva is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Alleva is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.

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

    Advanced Internal Medicine P.C.

    935 Northern Blvd Ste 105, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahram Shamekh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Shamekh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Shamekh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5528 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nelson Alcaraz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Alcaraz is rated as a Distinguished 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 Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Oda Primary Health Care Network Inc.

    517 Park Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rabin Rahmani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Rahmani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Diarrhea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Monica Maalouf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Maalouf is rated as an Advanced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Foot Drop, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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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