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    MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Greensburg, PA. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    28 providers found
      Ravi Kondaveeti
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Ravi GI Associates - UPMC

      410 Pellis Road, 
      Greensburg, PA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Kondaveeti earned his medical degree from the St. Georges University School of Medicine in New York. He completed his residency in internal medicine at West Penn Hospital, and his fellowship in the specialty of gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at Loyola University Medical Center. He is board-certified in gastroenterology and has special interests in gastroenterology, hepatology, and ERCP. Dr. Kondaveeti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Kevin M. Wong
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      PT Family Medicine, PC

      2057 State Route 130, Suite 3, 
      Jeannette, PA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Excela Health Physician Practices, Inc

      530 S St, Suite G20, 
      Greensburg, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rupam Sharan is a Gastroenterologist in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sharan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Excela Health Physician Practices, Inc

      530 S St, Suite G20, 
      Greensburg, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajeswari Balasubramaniam is a Gastroenterologist in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Balasubramaniam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Pradeep Kumar, MD

      527 West Newton Street, 
      Greensburg, PA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      46+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Offers Telehealth

      Pradeep Kumar is a Gastroenterologist in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kumar has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      518 Pellis Road, 
      Greensburg, PA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Larry Plundo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Plundo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Anemia.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Excela Health Physician Practices, Inc

      300 Cameo Ln, 
      Greensburg, PA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rachel Shipley is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shipley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Pericarditis, and Anemia.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      300 Cameo Ln, 
      Greensburg, PA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      V Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Dementia, Pericarditis, and Low Potassium Level.

      Ken Gibson
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Partners In Health-UPMC

      6530 Route 22, Suite 200, 
      Delmont, PA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ken Gibson, MD, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Partners in Health-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC East. He completed his residency at Excelta-Latrobe Area Hospital. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Livedo Reticularis, Pericarditis, Dementia, and Hypothyroidism.

      Bridget C. Hathaway
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Daugherty Drive

      125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 400, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bridget Hathaway, MD, specializes in Otolaryngology and is certified in Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck by the American Board of Otolaryngology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology and is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Mercy & UPMC St Margaret. She completed her medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hathaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

      Brooke N. Bednarski
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Otolaryngology

      125 Daugherty Drive, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brooke N. Bosley Bednarski, MD, specializes in otolaryngology and is board-certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology. She is affiliated with UPMC East. Dr. Bosley Bednarski completed her residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Bednarski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and DFNB1.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      512 S Ctr Ave, 
      New Stanton, PA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Muna Jabbour is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Stanton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jabbour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      6521 Route 22, 
      Delmont, PA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Juan Lora is a Gastroenterologist in Delmont, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Ascites, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Excela Health Physician Practices, Inc

      100 Excela Health Dr, 201 Excela Sq At Latrobe P, 
      Latrobe, PA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jerome Gera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Excela Health Physician Practices, Inc

      8775 Norwin Ave, 
      North Huntingdon, PA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rachelle Johns is a Gastroenterologist in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Johns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Excela Health Physician Practices, Inc

      8775 Norwin Ave, Suite 113, 
      North Huntingdon, PA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rahul Naidu is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Naidu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Mikulicz Disease, and Thyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      8775 Norwin Ave, Suite 113, 
      N Huntingdon, PA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Balu Shetty is a Gastroenterologist in N Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shetty 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, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      603 N Church St, 
      Mount Pleasant, PA 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aster Assefa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. Dr. Assefa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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

      Irwin Family Care

      905 Spruce Street, Suite 201, 
      Irwin, PA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark C. Gottron, DO, specializes in family medicine and is board-certified in family medicine/OMT by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He practices at Irwin Family Care and Family Practice and is affilited with UPMC East.  Dr. Gottron completed his residency at St. Francis Medical Center and medical education at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Gottron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

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

      UPMC Go Health Urgent Care -Mt. Pleasant

      6396 Route 819 South, 
      Mt Pleasant, PA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John P. Martin, DO, specializes in urgent care and is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Martin completed his residency at WVU Wheeling Hospital and medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Papular Urticaria.

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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 Greensburg, 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 Greensburg, 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 Greensburg, 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 Greensburg, 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 Greensburg, 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 Greensburg, 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 Greensburg, 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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