The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Franklin, TN

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Franklin, TN. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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59 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Franklin Surgery Center Of Medcore

    2105 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Maltz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Maltz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 Covey Dr Ste 105, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Max Caudill is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Caudill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    125 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 150, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Davenport is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Davenport is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1113 Murfreesboro Rd Ste 107, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Vollmer is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Vollmer 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Vascular Dementia.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Williamson Medical Group, LLC

    1106 Elliston Way, Suite 101, 
    Thompson Station, TN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Lindsey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Thompson Station, Tennessee. Dr. Lindsey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Williamson Health West Franklin Primary Care

    1950 Downs Blvd Ste 102, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Dodge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Dodge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

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

    Williamson Health West Franklin Primary Care

    1950 Downs Blvd Ste 102, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Snyder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Infant Hyperglycemia, Hemolytic Crisis, and Hemolytic Anemia.

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

    Franklin Surgery Center Of Medcore

    2105 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lloyd King is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Franklin Surgery Center Of Medcore

    2105 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Finn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Finn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Westgate Office - Ear Nose Throat

    1622 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mowery is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Mowery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Westgate Office - Ear Nose Throat

    1622 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Huber is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Huber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Westgate Office - Ear Nose Throat

    1622 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Duncan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Tonsillitis. Dr. Duncan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Westgate Office - Primary Care

    1622 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Meyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Franklin Specialty Center

    315 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 120, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Garcia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    4323 Carothers Pkwy Ste 505, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Slandzicki is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Slandzicki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Evicore Healthcare

    730 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 800, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Cattano is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Cattano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    4323 Carothers Pkwy Ste 505, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Otolaryngology Associates Of Tennessee - Franklin

    4601 Carothers Pkwy Ste 215, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Viner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Viner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Ozena. Dr. Viner is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 309, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Mertz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mertz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mertz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 309, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward White is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. White is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 near Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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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