The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in smithfield, RI

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 119 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near smithfield, RI. Of these, 90 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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119 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    Providence, RI 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Athos Bousvaros is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Bousvaros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bousvaros is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 202A, 
    Riverside, RI 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harlan Rich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Rich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Greenville Internal Medicine

    41 Sanderson Rd Ste 201, 
    Smithfield, RI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vanessa Greenier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Dr. Greenier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    2 Wake Robin Rd, 
    Lincoln, RI 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Grande is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Dr. Grande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Endoscopy.

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

    Anesthesia Partners Of New England LLC

    62 Amaral St, 
    Riverside, RI 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fadlallah Habr is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Habr 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 Barrett Esophagus, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Roland J. Desmarais M.D.

    20 Cumberland Hill Rd Unit 203, 
    Woonsocket, RI 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tanuj Sharma is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hemorrhoids, Macroamylasemia, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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

    University Gastroenterology

    148 W River St Ste 3, 
    Providence, RI 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Ferreira is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ferreira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Kalmowitz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Kalmowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Endoscopy Associates LLC

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Schreiber is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Schreiber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Endoscopy Associates LLC

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Greenspan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Greenspan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Liver Failure, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Akerman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Akerman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    2 Wake Robin Rd Ste 106, 
    Lincoln, RI 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Solomon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Bronchitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Neuralgia.

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

    Dr. Chan Park, MD

    10 Rhodes Ave, 
    North Smithfield, RI 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chan Park is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. Dr. Park 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 Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Painful Swallowing.

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

    Robert A. Paolella M.D. Inc.

    1515 Smith St Ste M, 
    North Providence, RI 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Lombardi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Lombardi 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 Facet Joint Syndrome, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Cvs/Pharmacy At Thundermist #02474

    450 Clinton St, 
    Woonsocket, RI 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Rich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Dr. Rich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Thyroid Hormone Plasma Membrane Transport Defect, and Generalized Resistance to Thyroid Hormone.

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

    Landmark Medical Center

    115 Cass Ave, 
    Woonsocket, RI 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garron Lamp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Dr. Lamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, High Cholesterol, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Prostatectomy.

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

    Heritage Optical

    255 Cass Ave, 
    Woonsocket, RI 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Altaf Girach is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Dr. Girach 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Decerebrate Posture, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Northern Ri Allergy & Asthma Center

    106 Nate Whipple Hwy, 
    Cumberland, RI 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Greenwald is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Dr. Greenwald 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Ocean State Medical LLC

    1539 Atwood Ave Ste 101, 
    Johnston, RI 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vito Ferri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnston, Rhode Island. Dr. Ferri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Heartburn, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Common Cold. Dr. Ferri is currently accepting new patients.

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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 smithfield, RI?

    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 smithfield, RI?

    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 smithfield, RI?

    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 smithfield, RI?

    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 smithfield, RI?

    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 smithfield, RI?

    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 smithfield, RI?

    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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