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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near loudon, TN. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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13 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    901 Grove St, 
    Loudon, TN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Stimpson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Loudon, Tennessee. Dr. Stimpson 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 Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Referral may be required

    Fort Loudoun Medical Center

    550 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr, 
    Lenoir City, TN 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Kulisek is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Dr. Kulisek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kulisek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    501 Adesa Blvd, 
    Lenoir City, TN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Rahman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Dr. Rahman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Physiotherapy Associates

    1018 Highway 321 N, 
    Lenoir City, TN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gail Walter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Dr. Walter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Walter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lakeside Primary Care

    689 Medical Park Dr Ste 204, 
    Lenoir City, TN 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Milhollin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Dr. Milhollin is rated as an Experienced 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 Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Sitosterolemia, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Milhollin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Tennova Neurology-Turkey Creek

    10800 Parkside Dr Ste 330, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harold Silver is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Silver is rated as an Advanced 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 Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Silver is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wendy Saint Robbins Pediatric PLLC

    304 Church St, 
    Sweetwater, TN 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenya Kozawa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Kozawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Factor 12 Deficiency, Factor 7 Deficiency, Congenital Afibrinogenemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kozawa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sweetwater Hospital

    304 Church St, 
    Sweetwater, TN 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Poston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Poston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Poston is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Farragut Walk In Clinic

    11408 Kingston Pike Ste 400, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Redmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Redmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Lower Esophageal Ring. Dr. Redmon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Prisma Health Ear, Nose And Throat–Morganton Square

    653 Morganton Square Drive, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Tigner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Tigner 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 Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Ruptured Eardrum, Palatal Myoclonus, and Myringotomy. Dr. Tigner is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Tigner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    144 Concord Rd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clyde Mathison is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mathison is rated as an Experienced 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 Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Mathison is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    9729 Cogdill Rd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Summers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Summers 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 Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Summers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Ear Nose & Throat Consultants PC

    10922 Spring Bluff Way, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Wheless is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Wheless is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Wheless is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 loudon, 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 loudon, 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 loudon, 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 loudon, 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 loudon, 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 loudon, 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 loudon, 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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