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    MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Erie, PA. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    36 providers found
      Kirk W. Steehler
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Of NWPA

      1645 West 8th Street, Suite 200, 
      Erie, PA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kirk Steehler is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Steehler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Renal Oncocytoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroidectomy, and Myringotomy.

      Ruthann I. Lipman
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Of NWPA

      1645 West 8th Street, Suite 200, 
      Erie, PA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ruthann Lipman is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lipman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Septoplasty.

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      Stephen E. Schell
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Of NWPA

      1645 West 8th Street, Suite 200, 
      Erie, PA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Schell is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Sean T. Carroll
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      UPMC Bayfront Ear, Nose, And Throat

      380 East Bayfront Parkway, Suite 3, 
      Erie, PA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sean Carroll, DO, is an otolaryngologist and is certified in otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. He received his medical degree from Grandview Medical Center and completed his residency at St. Vincent Family Medicine. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Allergic Rhinitis, and Empyema.

      Rick A. Fornelli
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      UPMC Bayfront Ear, Nose, And Throat

      380 East Bayfront Parkway, Suite 3, 
      Erie, PA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Fornelli earned his medical degree from Penn State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at West Virginia University. He is certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology and specializes in caring for both pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Fornelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Sidney P. Lipman
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Of NWPA

      1645 West 8th Street, Suite 200, 
      Erie, PA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sidney Lipman is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lipman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Ruptured Eardrum, Allergic Rhinitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

      Robert M. Schwartz
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      UPMC Hamot Center For Digestive Health, Bayfront Digestive Disease

      100 Peach Street, Suite 200, 
      Erie, PA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Schwartz, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Bayfront Digestive Disease, and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. He completed his medical degree at New York Medical College, his residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, and his fellowship at Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Ascites, Visceromegaly, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Scott P. Henry
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Health Services Inc

      3406 Peach St, 
      Erie, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Henry, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Bayfront Digestive Disease and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. He completed his medical degree at New York Medical College and residency and fellowship at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Henry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      John Jageman
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC Hamot Faculty Specialists Hospitalists

      201 State Street, 
      Erie, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Jageman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jageman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, Idiopathic Edema, and Memory Loss.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      100 Peach St, Suite 200, 
      Erie, PA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Levy is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Lisa F. English
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      300 State Street, Suite 103A, 
      Erie, PA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa English, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Greenfield Internal Medicine-West and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. She completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and medical degree at Penn State College of Medicine. Dr. English is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      St Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc

      145 W 23rd St, 
      Erie, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Segun Abogunde is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abogunde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Jack B. Anon
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Of Northwestern Pennsylvania

      1645 W 8th St, Suite 200, 
      Erie, PA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jack Anon is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Anon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Myringotomy.

      Robert W. Geiger
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      3535 Pine Avenue, 
      Erie, PA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Geiger, DO, specializes in family medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Pinecrest Family Practice-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. He completed his residency at Saint Vincent Family Medicine and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Geiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Dysgenesis, Newborn Jaundice, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

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

      Ob-Gyn Associates Of Erie, PC

      100 Peach St, 
      Erie, PA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Lang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Acute Kidney Failure, and Gastrostomy.

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

      St Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc

      153 E 13th St, 1300 Post Acute Care Servi, 
      Erie, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Hancox is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hancox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Decerebrate Posture.

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

      Millcreek Community Hospital

      537 W 18th St, Plaza 18 Medical Center, 
      Erie, PA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Douglas Grisier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Grisier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Delirium, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and Concussion.

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

      St Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc

      145 W 23rd St, 201 Colorectal Physicians, 
      Erie, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Lesseski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lesseski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Mesenchymoma, Dementia, and Decorticate Posture.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      St Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc

      145 W 23rd St, 101 Digestive Diseases Of, 
      Erie, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Don Brinberg is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brinberg has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      2314 Sassafras St, Suite 200, 
      Erie, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dorothy Candib is a Geriatrics provider in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Candib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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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 Erie, PA?

      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 Erie, PA?

      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 Erie, PA?

      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 Erie, PA?

      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 Erie, PA?

      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 Erie, PA?

      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 Erie, PA?

      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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