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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 92 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Lancaster, PA. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    92 providers found
      Gayle B. Sisbarro
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      1160 Manheim Pike, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gayle Sisbarro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sisbarro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Sisbarro is currently accepting new patients.

      Owen D. Fox
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      2145 Noll Drive, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Owen Fox is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajih Alkhafaji is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alkhafaji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Bailey is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bailey has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Happe is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Happe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mitul Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Mdvip

      2113 Manor Ridge Drive, Suite B2113, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Spencer Phillips is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Phillips has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

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

      LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Centerville

      175 South Centerville Road, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Shirk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shirk 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, Essential Thrombocythemia, and High Cholesterol.

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

      Family Practice Center PC

      1950 Marietta Avenue, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark F. Cohen, DO, specializes in family medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Cohen completed his residency at UPMC Lititz (Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Low Sodium Level, and Anemia.

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

      LG Health Physicians Internal Medicine

      2110 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 100, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Grana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Grana 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), Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Grana is currently accepting new patients.

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

      LG Health Physicians Internal Medicine

      2110 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 100, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mehul Lalani is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lalani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine

      Lancaster General Hospital

      2100 Harrisburg Pike, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dale Hursh is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hursh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Bronchiectasis, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anan Said is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Said is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Panicco is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Panicco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philip Joson is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Joson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      US Digestive Health - Harrisburg Pike

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Johnston is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      US Digestive Health - Harrisburg Pike

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajesh Panchwagh is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Panchwagh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Panchwagh is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Calabrese is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Calabrese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians ENT

      2185 Oregon Pike, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chetan Safi is an Otolaryngologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Safi has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus. Dr. Safi is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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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