The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 948 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Tennessee, US. Of these, 716 are Experienced, 174 are Advanced, 57 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Gastroenterology

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, Fl 2, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Young is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Young is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Sullivan Digestive Center

    2204 Pavilion Dr, Ste 108, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Sullivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gastritis. Dr. Sullivan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

    310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Mckinney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Portal Hypertension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mckinney is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 1660, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Vaezi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Vaezi is rated as an Elite 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Achalasia, Heartburn, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

    310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Goenka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Goenka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates, PC

    2340 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 704, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Abkes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Abkes is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates, PC

    2340 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 704, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Zajonc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Zajonc is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Ear, Nose And Throat Associates P.C.

    2340 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 704, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Winstead is rated as an Advanced 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 Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, White Sponge Nevus, and Perichondritis. Dr. Winstead is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

    1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Kretschmar is rated as an Advanced 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kretschmar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Lifestyle Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

    310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Chaudhari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chaudhari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Myneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Myneni is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Levine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Levine is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mathews is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Ear, Nose And Throat Associates P.C.

    2340 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 704, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Lewoczko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Nasal Flaring, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Lewoczko is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

    1 Medical Park Blvd., 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Brinson 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brinson is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

    310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Welch is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Meadowview Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists

    5 Sheridan Sq, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Osterhus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Osterhus is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Family Medicine, Internal Medicine And Pediatrics

    2204 Pavilion Drive, Suite 200, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Steptoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Steptoe is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Renuven Health Partners

    2717 E Oakland Ave, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Smith 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 Anemia, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Greeneville ENT Specialists

    1410 Tusculum Blvd, Ste 2500, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Abernathy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Abernathy is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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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