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

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Lehighton, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Lehighton, PA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Ahmed M. Hasan
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Carbon-Schuylkill Endoscopy Center

    400 South 9th St, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Hasan is a Gastroenterologist in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Richard J. Lizak
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Richard J. Lizak, DO

    281 N 12th Street, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lizak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lizak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Memory Loss, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hip Replacement.

    Thomas G. Pollock
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    LVPG Ear, Nose And Throat-Carbon

    2226 Blakeslee Blvd Dr E, Suite 200, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | My philosophy is doing what’s best for you and keeping you as informed as possible about your health care to reach the best outcome. | Why I entered medicine | As a child and young adult I looked up to a lot of people in the medical field and that made a big impression on me. I enjoyed the sciences from an early age and, when the time came, decided to apply those skills to the field of medicine. I also knew I wanted to practice in a community setting in Pennsylvania like my father and grandfather did before me. | Community involvement | Most of my volunteer work has been with area youth organizations. I have been president and administrative official of the local YMCA swim team for seven years. I volunteer and assist in the organization of multiple charity races and triathlons that benefit the community. | Personal interests | I spend free time cycling, running, swimming, skiing, water skiing, fishing, hunting and pretty much anything outdoors. But my focus now is my family, their interests and future. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Mahreema Jawairia
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Carbon-Schuylkill Endoscopy Center

    400 South 9th St, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    Philosophy of care | Knowledge is power. I do my best to educate you to be in control of your body and take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle and mindfulness. | Why I entered medicine | To help my patients live their healthiest life through preventative medicine. | Community involvement | I work on weight-loss programs for patients with obesity and fatty livers. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy reading, hiking, spending time with my family, traveling and cooking. Dr. Jawairia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Physician Group Inc.

    204 State Rd, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Schwartz is a Gastroenterologist in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Carbon-Schuylkill Endoscopy Center Inc

    400 S 9th St, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Saelinger is a Gastroenterologist in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Saelinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    St. Luke's Lehighton Medical Associates

    575 S 9th St Ste 1, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Durako is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Durako is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    St. Luke's Lehighton Medical Associates

    575 S 9th St Ste 1, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David O Neill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. O Neill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    St. Luke's Lehighton Family Practice

    770 State Rd, 
    Lehighton, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Mcginley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcginley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology-Palmerton

    614 Delaware Ave Bldg B, 
    Palmerton, PA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Minissale is a Gastroenterologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Minissale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Otorhinolaryngology Associates PC

    217 Franklin Ave Ste 5, 
    Palmerton, PA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Holender is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Holender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    217 Franklin Ave Ste 100, 
    Palmerton, PA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Wakstein is an Otolaryngologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wakstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vertigo, and Nasal Polyps.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology-Palmerton

    614 Delaware Ave Bldg B, 
    Palmerton, PA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caitlin Foley is a Gastroenterologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Foley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology-Palmerton

    614 Delaware Ave Bldg B, 
    Palmerton, PA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shannon Tosounian is a Gastroenterologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tosounian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology-Palmerton

    614 Delaware Ave Bldg B, 
    Palmerton, PA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vesselin Tomov is a Gastroenterologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tomov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology-Coaldale

    206 7th St, 
    Coaldale, PA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noel Martins is a Gastroenterologist in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Daniel M. Spatz
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    LVPG Family Medicine-Laurys Station

    5649 Wynnewood Drive, Suite 203, 
    Laurys Station, PA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Spatz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurys Station, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spatz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and TMJ Disorders.

    Natalia Doni
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    LVPG Family Medicine-Laurys Station

    5649 Wynnewood Drive, Suite 203, 
    Laurys Station, PA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Philosophy of care | I believe that every patient is unique and needs an individualized approach. | Why I entered medicine | I never doubted the idea that medicine is the right career field for me. While taking chemistry and biology classes in junior high school, I understood that my future profession would be linked to medicine. I had enormous curiosity for the human body and the desire to reduce human suffering. | Personal interests | My hobbies include painting, photography and camping. Dr. Doni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Chronic Cough, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Pedro Guzman
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Hazleton Medical Practice

    141 N Cedar Street, 
    Hazleton, PA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Philosophy of care | I am passionate about treating patients in a patient-centered atmosphere by providing quality health care. Dr. Guzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology-Coaldale

    206 7th St, 
    Coaldale, PA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Jaiyeola is a Gastroenterologist in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jaiyeola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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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