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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Columbia, TN. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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    14 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Maury Regional Medical Group, Inc

      1222 Trotwood Ave, Suite 503, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dayaker Mallipeddi is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Mallipeddi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Maury Regional Medical Group, Inc

      854 W James Campbell Blvd, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amit Choksi is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Choksi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Maury Regional Medical Group, Inc

      854 W James Campbell Blvd, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Mcclure is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Mcclure is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Advanced Diagnostic Imaging PC

      1609 Rosewood Dr, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Kennedy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Maury Regional Medical Group, Inc

      854 W James Campbell Blvd, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Couch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Couch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dysgraphia, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19. Dr. Couch is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Maury Regional Medical Group, Inc

      1224 Trotwood Ave, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kelly Foltermann is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Foltermann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Foltermann is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine

      Middle Tenn Ent Specialists

      927 N James Campbell Blvd, Suite 101, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shaun Corbin is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Corbin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Thyroid Nodule, Sinusitis, and Nasal Polyps. Dr. Corbin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Middle Tenn Ent Specialists

      927 N James Campbell Blvd, Suite 101, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Parey is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Parey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Empyema. Dr. Parey is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Cogent Healthcare Of Tennessee, PC

      101 Walnut Ln, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Ball is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Ball is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Northside Medical Professionals, P.C.

      1605 Nashville Hwy, Suite 200, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Belinda Bart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Bart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cellulitis. Dr. Bart is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Northside Medical Professionals, P.C.

      1605 Nashville Hwy, Suite 200, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Linda Monroe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Monroe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Monroe is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Northside Medical Professionals, P.C.

      1605 Nashville Hwy, Suite 200, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Powers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Powers is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Northside Medical Professionals, P.C.

      1605 Nashville Hwy, Suite 200, 
      Columbia, TN 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shawn Gentry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Gentry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Gentry is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Maury Regional Medical Group, Inc

      1003 Reserve Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Spring Hill, TN 
       (11.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Blanco is a Gastroenterologist in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colorectal Polyps, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 near Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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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