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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near latrobe, PA. Of these, 16 are Experienced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Select Specialty Hospital-Laurel Highlands

    1 Mellon Way, 
    Latrobe, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Razel Gonzales is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Select Specialty Hospital-Laurel Highlands

    1 Mellon Way, 
    Latrobe, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Excela Health Dr Ste 202, 
    Latrobe, PA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Klions is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Dr. Klions is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Hiatal Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required

    Ehpp Chestnut Ridge LLC

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

    Rachel Shipley is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shipley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Anemia, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Allegheny Clinic

    118 Nature Park Rd, 
    Greensburg, PA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Bradley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Barrett Esophagus.

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

    V. Hema Kumar MD PC

    1275 S Main St Ste 203, 
    Greensburg, PA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vakamudi 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. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Dementia, Pericarditis, and Low Potassium Level.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Excela Health Physician Practices Inc.

    545 Rugh St, 
    Greensburg, PA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Owais Rahim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required

    Westmoreland Obstetrics And Gynecology Inc.

    530 South St Ste G20, 
    Greensburg, PA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajeswari Balasubramaniam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Balasubramaniam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital

    532 W Pittsburgh St, 
    Greensburg, PA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachelle Johns is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Johns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Johns is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New Stanton Primary Care

    512 S Center Ave, 
    New Stanton, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jabbour is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Partners In Health-UPMC

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

    Ken Gibson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Delmont, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Livedo Reticularis, Pericarditis, Dementia, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Gibson is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PT Family Medicine, PC

    2057 State Route 130, Suite 3, 
    Jeannette, PA 
     (12.3 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 clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Westmoreland Manor

    2480 S Grande Blvd, 
    Greensburg, PA 
     (10.0 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. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Anemia.

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

    Klain Heasley Nettleton MD PC

    25 Colony Blvd Ste 102, 
    Blairsville, PA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Klain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Klain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Pulmonary Edema, Prostatectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Klain Heasley Nettleton MD PC

    25 Colony Blvd Ste 102, 
    Blairsville, PA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Heasley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heasley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pelvic Lipomatosis, Lipedema, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, Prostatectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    603 N Church St, 
    Mount Pleasant, PA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 latrobe, 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 latrobe, 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 latrobe, 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 latrobe, 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 latrobe, 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 latrobe, 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 latrobe, 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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