The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Killeen, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Killeen, TX. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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10 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Killeen Hemingway

    2405 S Clear Creek Rd, 
    Killeen, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Duc Vu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Killeen, Texas. Dr. Vu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vu is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Killeen Hemingway

    2405 S Clear Creek Rd, 
    Killeen, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Naumann attended medical school and completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He then completed a Gastroenterology Fellowship, which included an extra year of training in Advanced Procedures at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. In addition to general gastrointestinal disorders, Dr. Naumann treats Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia, biliary tract disorders, pancreatic disorders and large colon polyps. He specializes in endoscopic mucosal resection, radiofrequency ablation, luminal stenting, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Naumann is happily married with three children. His interests include family, camping, bicycling, swimming, skiing and golf. Dr. Naumann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Naumann is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Killeen Hemingway

    2405 S Clear Creek Rd, 
    Killeen, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vani Paleti is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Killeen, Texas. Dr. Paleti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Paleti is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Killeen Hemingway

    2405 S Clear Creek Rd, 
    Killeen, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jacob Minor is an otolaryngologist (an ear, nose and throat specialist) who enjoys caring for patients of all ages at the Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Killeen Hemingway in Killeen, Texas. A native Texan, Dr. Minor grew up in San Antonio before attending Texas A & M University where he majored in biochemistry and worked as a 911 dispatcher for the on-campus emergency medical service. He then studied at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, earning his MD as well as a certificate in international health. He then spent five years at the University of Colorado Denver where he trained in head and neck surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery. Since his university days, he has practiced in the Central Texas area focusing on general ENT issues like ear infections, nasal breathing difficulties, sinusitis, nasal and sinus surgery, allergy problems and pediatric ENT concerns. In his free time, Dr. Minor enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include gardening, reading and drawing. Dr. Minor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), DFNB1, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss. Dr. Minor is board certified in Otolaryngology- American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery and Public Health And General Preventive Medicine- American Board Of Preventive Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Killeen Hemingway

    2405 S Clear Creek Rd, 
    Killeen, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Navya Kanuri is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Killeen, Texas. Dr. Kanuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kanuri is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    2405 Clear Creek Rd, 
    Killeen, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yael Willingham is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Killeen, Texas. Dr. Willingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Chronic Cough, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    800 W Central Texas Expy Ste 290, 
    Harker Heights, TX 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jagbir Ahuja is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Harker Heights, Texas. Dr. Ahuja 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Dave E Webster D.O. PA

    5610 E Central Texas Expy Ste 1, 
    Killeen, TX 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dave Webster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Killeen, Texas. Dr. Webster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    800 W Central Texas Expy Ste 205, 
    Harker Heights, TX 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Longfield is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Harker Heights, Texas. Dr. Longfield 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 Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Jones Syndrome.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2405 Clear Creek Rd Ste 210210, 
    Killeen, TX 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Rawls is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Killeen, Texas. Dr. Rawls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Hepatitis C, 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 Killeen, TX?

    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 Killeen, TX?

    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 Killeen, TX?

    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 Killeen, TX?

    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 Killeen, TX?

    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 Killeen, TX?

    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 Killeen, TX?

    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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