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    MediFind found 325 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Parma, OH. Of these, 257 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced, 19 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    325 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      The Metrohealth System

      2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronnie Fass is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Fass is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Esophagitis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Endoscopy. Dr. Fass is currently accepting new patients.

      Scott L. Gabbard
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      2049 East 100th Street, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Gabbard is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gabbard is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gabbard is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

      11100 Euclid Ave, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicole Maronian is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Maronian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Maronian is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

      11100 Euclid Ave, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nelson Howard is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Howard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

      960 Clague Rd, Suite 2420, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Pierre Lavertu is an Otolaryngologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Lavertu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lavertu is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Hospitals Regional Practices LLC

      6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 100a, 
      Independence, OH 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Seth Levine is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Levine has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Chronic Pain, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      6480 Rockside Woods Blvd S Ste 330, 
      Independence, OH 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Tatiana Masyk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Masyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, and Gitelman Syndrome. Dr. Masyk is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      The Metrohealth System

      2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Stegmoyer is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Stegmoyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, DFNB1, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Stegmoyer is currently accepting new patients.

      Ann Awadalla
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Independence Family Health Center

      5001 Rockside Road, 
      Independence, OH 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ann Awadalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Awadalla has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      William Lago
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Middleburg Heights Family Health Center

      17840 Bagley Road, 
      Middlebrg Hts, OH 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      39+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Lago is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Middlebrg Hts, Ohio. Dr. Lago has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

      John Jewell
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Middleburg Heights Family Health Center

      17840 Bagley Road, 
      Middlebrg Hts, OH 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      32+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Jewell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Middlebrg Hts, Ohio. Dr. Jewell has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Renovascular Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Stuart Kanter
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Biness Operations Center (BOC)

      6801 Brecksville Road, Suite 10, 
      Independence, OH 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stuart Kanter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Kanter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Low Sodium Level, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

      Karen Floro
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Biness Operations Center (BOC)

      6801 Brecksville Road, Suite 10, 
      Independence, OH 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Floro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Floro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, H1N1 Influenza, Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Barbara Amanambu
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Biness Operations Center (BOC)

      6801 Brecksville Road, Suite 10, 
      Independence, OH 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Barbara Amanambu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Amanambu has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, and Heart Failure.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

      11100 Euclid Ave, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nicole Fowler is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Eastwest Primary Care, LLC

      6175 SOM Center Road, Suite 210, 
      Solon, OH 
       (14.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Haitham Azem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Solon, Ohio. Dr. Azem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Azem is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Primary Care Practices Inc

      7255 Old Oak Blvd, Suite C209, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chinmay Vyas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Vyas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vyas is currently accepting new patients.

      Monica Ray
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      9500 Euclid Avenue, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Monica Ray is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ray is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Yi Qin
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      2049 East 100th Street, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yi Qin is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Qin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

      Anthony Lembo
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      2049 East 100th Street, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      41+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony Lembo is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lembo has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Parma, OH?

      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 Parma, OH?

      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 Parma, OH?

      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 Parma, OH?

      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 Parma, OH?

      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 Parma, OH?

      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 Parma, OH?

      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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