The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Greenville, PA

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Greenville, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Greenville, PA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Mark A. Smith
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    125 North Main Street, Suite 102, 
    Greenville, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed an internal medicine residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Ga. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Smith is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Horizon. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Christina Wong
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Greenville Medical Center Family Medicine

    90 Shenango Street, 
    Greenville, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Wong, MD, specializes in family medicine and is certified in family medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at Greenville Medical Center-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson. She completed her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Low Potassium Level, Hypothyroidism, and Gitelman Syndrome.

    James M. Perry
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Greenville Medical Center-UPMC

    90 Shenango Street, 
    Greenville, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Perry, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Greenville Medical Center-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Jameson. He completed his medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Troy A. Jones
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Greenville Medical Center-UPMC

    90 Shenango Street, 
    Greenville, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Troy Jones, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Greenville Medical Center-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon. He completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Aaron J. Listopad
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Horizon Family Medicine - UPMC

    339 East Jamestown Road, 
    Greenville, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Listopad, DO, specializes in family medicine and is certified in family medicine/omt by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He practices at Horizon Family Medicine-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon. He completed his medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Listopad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Dementia, and Decorticate Posture.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Greenville Otolaryngology P.C.

    11 Leech Rd, 
    Greenville, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabriel Te is an Otolaryngologist in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Te is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Sharon F. Miller
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    752 Brookshire Drive, Suite E, 
    Hermitage, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharon Miller, DO, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Miller Gastroenterology-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon. She received her medical degree from Des Moines University - College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    David E. Wood
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Horizon

    1623 Dutch Lane, 
    Hermitage, PA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Wood is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology. After obtaining a Master of Science in toxicology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, he graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his residency training at the Cleveland Clinic and spent four years on active duty with the U.S. Navy in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Throat Cancer, and Laryngeal Cancer.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Valeri Roth, DO

    2213 Shenango Valley Freeway, Unit 1A, 
    Hermitage, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valeri Roth is an Otolaryngologist in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Hermitage Endoscopy Center, Inc.

    949 North Hermitage Road, 
    Hermitage, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Katz, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Hermitage Endoscopy Center, Inc. and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon. Dr. Katz received his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and completed residencies at Medical University of South Carolina and VA Medical Center. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Gardner Syndrome, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Turcot Syndrome.

    Mary C. Dougherty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Hermitage Internal Medicine-UPMC

    449 North Hermitage Road, 
    Hermitage, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Dougherty, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Hermitage Internal Medicine-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon. She completed her medical degree at Thomas Jefferson University Medical College. Dr. Dougherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Pachydermoperiostosis, Breast Cancer, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Jay W. Porter
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Hermitage Family Practice

    1075 North Hermitage Road, 
    Hermitage, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Willis Porter, III, DO, specializes in family medicine and is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Porter completed his residency at Heritage Valley Health System and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Alfred J. Joseph
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Hermitage Internal Medicine-UPMC

    449 North Hermitage Road, 
    Hermitage, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfred Joseph, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Hermitage Internal Medicine-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon. He completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

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

    Joseph J. Conti D.O. LTD.

    480 N Kerrwood Dr Ste 102, 
    Hermitage, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles D'auria is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Dr. D'auria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Sagar V. Vallabh M.D. P.C.

    2501 Shenango Valley Fwy Ste 3, 
    Hermitage, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sagar Vallabh is a Gastroenterologist in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vallabh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Hermitage Internal Medicine UPMC

    449 N Hermitage Rd, 
    Hermitage, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alicia Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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

    Hermitage Primary Care Practice

    2425 Garden Way Ste 102, 
    Hermitage, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iftikhar Chatha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chatha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Sharon Family Practice

    62 Strawbridge Ave, 
    Sharon, PA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory George is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Lung Metastases, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Shani Vaturi MD

    7264 Warren Sharon Rd, 
    Brookfield, OH 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shani Vaturi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brookfield, Ohio. Dr. Vaturi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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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