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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 75 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Michael W Goodman MD PC

      979 E 3rd St, Suite C 0630, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Goodman is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Goodman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Bile Acid Malabsorption, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goodman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Galen Medical Group, PC

      2200 E 3rd St, S 200, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Chad Charapata is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Charapata is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Banti's Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Galen Medical Group, PC

      2200 E 3rd St, S 200, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Camille Sommer is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Sommer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Galen Medical Group, PC

      2200 E 3rd St, S 200, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Munford Yates is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Yates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Galen Medical Group, PC

      2200 E 3rd St, S 200, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Olds is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Olds is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2341 Mccallie Ave, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Henry Paik is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Paik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Southeast Medical Group

      1067 Riverfront Parkway, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tye Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Young has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Pachydermoperiostosis, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Testicular Failure.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Diagnostic Radiology Consultants PA

      901 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jack Greer is an Otolaryngologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Greer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Greer is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Diagnostic Radiology Consultants PA

      901 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Sabatini is an Otolaryngologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Sabatini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Palatal Myoclonus, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy. Dr. Sabatini is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Diagnostic Radiology Consultants PA

      901 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Armstrong is an Otolaryngologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Armstrong is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority

      975 E 3rd St, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Kessler is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority

      975 E 3rd St, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arslan Kahloon is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kahloon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority

      975 E 3rd St, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Laurie-anne Swaby is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Swaby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Nurse Practitioner | Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Nurse Practitioner | Gastroenterology

      Erlanger Health

      979 E 3rd St, Suite C825, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Goodwin is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ms. Goodwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority

      979 E 3rd St, C825, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Rice is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority

      979 E 3rd St, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Priya Vijayvargiya is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Vijayvargiya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Bile Acid Malabsorption, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroparesis, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      910 Blackford St, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Laman is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Laman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Galen Medical Group, PC

      2200 E 3rd St, S 200, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Soufleris is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Soufleris has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Menetrier Disease, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2515 Desales Ave, Suite 206, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donald Hetzel is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Hetzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Holley L. Davis
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      CHI Memorial Medical Group

      605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 300, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Holley Davis practices in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Insomnia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Davis 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 Chattanooga, TN?

      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 Chattanooga, TN?

      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 Chattanooga, TN?

      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 Chattanooga, TN?

      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 Chattanooga, TN?

      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 Chattanooga, TN?

      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 Chattanooga, TN?

      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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