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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Springfield, OH. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    15 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Health Physicians Springfield Specialty Care LLC

      100 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nagaraja Oruganti is a Gastroenterologist in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Oruganti has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Barrett Esophagus, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      30 W Mccreight Ave, Suite 205, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abdur Rauf is a Gastroenterologist in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Rauf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2355 Derr Rd, Suite A, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Challa Ajit is a Gastroenterologist in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Ajit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      1644 N Limestone St, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      April Mathews is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Encopresis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Morning Sickness. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      444 W Harding Rd, Suite A, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Darr is a Geriatrics provider in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Darr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Anemia, Dementia, Familial Hypertension, and Hip Replacement.

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

      Mercy Health Physicians Springfield Primary Care LLC

      2105 E High St, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Oehlers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Oehlers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Oehlers is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      2121 E High St, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Ajaz Umerani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Umerani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Umerani is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mercy Health Physicians Springfield Primary Care LLC

      247 S Burnett Rd, Suite 210, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Mckee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Mckee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mckee is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      435 South Burnett Road, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Gillen is an Otolaryngologist in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Gillen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Gillen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      711 Weybridge Dr, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nha To is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. To is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Anemia, Pericarditis, and Low Blood Pressure.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      420 Aberfelda Drive, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients

      Siva Vemana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Vemana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dysgraphia, Pneumococcal Meningitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Decorticate Posture. Dr. Vemana is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ohio Valley Medical Group LLC

      2816 Troy Rd, 
      Springfield, OH 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Smith is an Otolaryngologist in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Mikulicz Disease, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Western Medicine Inc

      7774 Dayton Springfield Rd, 
      Fairborn, OH 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jacob Dean is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairborn, Ohio. Dr. Dean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Dean is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Health Physicians Springfield Specialty Care LLC

      900 Scioto St, Suite 1, 
      Urbana, OH 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alan Gabbard is a Gastroenterologist in Urbana, Ohio. Dr. Gabbard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      1840 Commerce Ctr Blvd, 
      Fairborn, OH 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino
      Accepting New Patients

      Dan Bautista is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairborn, Ohio. Dr. Bautista is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Tracheitis. Dr. Bautista is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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