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    MediFind found 139 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Columbia, SC. Of these, 107 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    139 providers found
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erick Singh is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Singh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Intestinal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Edward E. Kimbrough
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology

      Columbia Gastroenterology Associates

      2739 Laurel Street, Suite 1A, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Edward Kimbrough is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Kimbrough is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kimbrough is currently accepting new patients.

      Georges T. Postic
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology

      Columbia Gastroenterology Associates

      2739 Laurel Street, Suite 1A, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Georges Postic is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Postic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Postic is currently accepting new patients.

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      John Kleckley
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Palmetto Primary Care Physicians – Forest Acres

      3710 Landmark Drive, Suite 408, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Kleckley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Kleckley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Hypertension, Anemia, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kleckley is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Carolina Digestive Disease PA

      1520 Taylor St, Suite 200, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Iseman is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Iseman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Painful Swallowing.

      William H. Crigler
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      The Practice

      1910 Gregg Street, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Crigler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Crigler 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 Insomnia. Dr. Crigler is currently accepting new patients.

      Curtis Bair
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Rehabilitation And Geriatric Specialists

      2935 Colonial Drive, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Curtis Bair is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bair 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Bair is currently accepting new patients.

      Prexa D. Naik
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Prisma Health Senior Primary Care

      3010 Farrow Road, Suite 300, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Prexa Naik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Naik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      David L. Greenhouse
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

      3209 Colonial Dr, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Greenhouse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Greenhouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Failure. Dr. Greenhouse is currently accepting new patients.

      Tanya G. Seawright
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Prisma Health Internal Medicine – Saluda Ridge

      103 Saluda Ridge Court, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tanya Seawright is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Seawright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

      Carlos Soto
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Colonial Family Practice–Columbia

      4700 Forest Drive, Suite 101, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carlos Soto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Soto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Soto is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      March Seabrook is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Seabrook is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Schaberg is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Schaberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Richter is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Richter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eugene Stuart is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Stuart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Thoma is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Thoma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajeev Vasudeva is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Vasudeva is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joshua Wilson is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Wilson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nelson Seabrook is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Seabrook is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      The Practice

      1910 Gregg Street, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Mattei is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mattei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mattei 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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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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