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    MediFind found 160 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near South Dakota, US. Of these, 142 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    160 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Rapid City Medical Center Llp

      2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
      Rapid City, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Blake Jones is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Jones 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, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Consultants And Hearing Services, PLC

      101 Tower Rd Ste 120, 
      Dakota Dunes, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sarah Powell is an Otolaryngologist in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are White Sponge Nevus, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Consultants And Hearing Services, PLC

      101 Tower Rd Ste 120, 
      Dakota Dunes, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Reason Ford is an Otolaryngologist in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Otitis. Dr. Ford is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Ear Nose And Throat Consultants And Hearing Services, PLC

      101 Tower Rd Ste 120, 
      Dakota Dunes, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephanie Burger is an Otolaryngologist in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Burger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are White Sponge Nevus, Tongue Tie, Familial Deafness, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Burger is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Rapid City Medical Center Llp

      2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
      Rapid City, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathan Jaqua is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Jaqua is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Avera Mckennan

      1000 E 23 St, 
      Sioux Falls, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cristina Hill-Jensen is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Hill-Jensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hill-Jensen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Sanford Medical Center

      1305 W 18 St, 
      Sioux Falls, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Murray is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Crohn's Disease, Gastroparesis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Murray is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Avera Mckennan

      6100 S Louise Ave, Suite 3100, 
      Sioux Falls, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Lapp is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Lapp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Esophagitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Avera Mckennan

      6100 S Louise Ave, Suite 3100, 
      Sioux Falls, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Hurley is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Hurley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Jaundice, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hurley is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Sanford Medical Center

      1301 W 18th St, 
      Sioux Falls, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jorge Gilbert is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Sanford Medical Center

      1305 W 18 St, 
      Sioux Falls, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rodney Sorrell is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Sorrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Macroamylasemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sorrell is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Rapid City Medical Center Llp

      2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
      Rapid City, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Kelts is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Kelts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Avera Mckennan

      1325 S Cliff Ave, 
      Sioux Falls, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bryan Feyen is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Feyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Feyen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      101 Tower Road, Suite 100, 
      Dakota Dunes, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Preston is a Gastroenterologist in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Preston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Preston is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Yankton Medical Clinic PC

      1104 W 8th St, 
      Yankton, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Abbott is an Otolaryngologist in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Abbott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Palatal Myoclonus. Dr. Abbott is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Midwest Ear, Nose And Throat Associates P C

      2315 W 57th St, 
      Sioux Falls, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Tamura is an Otolaryngologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Tamura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), DFNB1, and Empyema. Dr. Tamura is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Rapid City Medical Center Llp

      2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
      Rapid City, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Erik Raborn is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Raborn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis. Dr. Raborn is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Yankton Medical Clinic PC

      1104 W 8th St, 
      Yankton, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steve Gutnik is a Gastroenterologist in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Gutnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Midwest Ear, Nose And Throat Associates P C

      2315 W 57th St, 
      Sioux Falls, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Micah Likness is an Otolaryngologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Likness is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Familial Deafness, Enlarged Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Likness is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
      Rapid City, SD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Mcguire is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Mcguire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcguire is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 in South Dakota, US?

      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 in South Dakota, US?

      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 in South Dakota, US?

      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 in South Dakota, US?

      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 in South Dakota, US?

      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 in South Dakota, US?

      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 in South Dakota, US?

      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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