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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Johnstown, PA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    18 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices LLC

      1015 Franklin St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patricia Wong is a Gastroenterologist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Allison F. Harbart
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      UPMC Ear, Nose, And Throat

      348 Budfield Street, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Allison Harbart, MD, specializes in otolaryngology and is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. She practices at UPMC Somerset ENT Johnstown and is affiliated with UPMC Somerset. Dr. Harbart received her medical degree from Stritch School of Medicine - Loyola University Chicago and completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Harbart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices LLC

      1015 Franklin St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Akil Hassam is a Gastroenterologist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hassam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices LLC

      1111 Franklin St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shriram Sirsikar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sirsikar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices LLC

      1111 Franklin St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Wozniak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wozniak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Wisniewski Medical LLC

      340 1st St, 
      Conemaugh, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Wisniewski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wisniewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      318 Goucher St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roy Warren is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Warren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Hypothyroidism, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Somerset Health Services Inc

      348 Budfield St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Armstrong is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Thyroid Nodule, and Allergic Rhinitis.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Vantage Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Inc

      336 Bloomfield St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patrick Gray is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Windber Hospital Inc

      1511 Scalp Ave, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Bencie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bencie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      348 Budfield Street, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristin Brant is an Otolaryngologist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Grass Allergy.

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

      Vantage Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Inc

      336 Bloomfield St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Balkissoon Maharajh is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maharajh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Anemia, Dysgraphia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

      Vantage Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Inc

      336 Bloomfield St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Matse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Matse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Vitamin D Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Vantage Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Inc

      336 Bloomfield St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Stotler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stotler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Vantage Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Inc

      336 Bloomfield St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Kastelic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kastelic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Stomach Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Vantage Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Inc

      336 Bloomfield St, 
      Johnstown, PA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Lieb is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lieb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Windber Hospital Inc

      600 Somerset Ave, 
      Windber, PA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Stoffa is a Gastroenterologist in Windber, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stoffa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Pennsylvania Department Of Human Services

      4501 Admiral Peary Hwy, 
      Ebensburg, PA 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Lightbourn is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lightbourn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Memory Loss.

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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 Johnstown, 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 Johnstown, 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 Johnstown, 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 Johnstown, 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 Johnstown, 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 Johnstown, 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 Johnstown, 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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