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    MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Longview, TX. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    29 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Christus Trinity Clinic

      700 E Marshall Ave, Christus Trinity Clinic, 
      Longview, TX 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shayne Skarda is a Gastroenterologist in Longview, Texas. Dr. Skarda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Associated Clinicians Of East Texas

      707 Hollybrook Dr, 
      Longview, TX 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Pavan Saridena is a Gastroenterologist in Longview, Texas. Dr. Saridena is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Saridena is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      701 E Marshall Ave, Ste. 200, 
      Longview, TX 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Billy Hughes is a Gastroenterologist in Longview, Texas. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Christus Trinity Clinic

      700 E Marshall Ave, Christus Trinity Clinic, 
      Longview, TX 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carl Earnest is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Earnest is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Earnest is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Clinics Of Longview

      2901 4th St, 
      Longview, TX 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrei Gasic is a Gastroenterologist in Longview, Texas. Dr. Gasic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Christus Trinity Clinic

      700 E Marshall Ave, Christus Trinity Clinic, 
      Longview, TX 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yashashree Vegi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Vegi 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, Sciatica, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vegi is currently accepting new patients.

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

      North Texas Physician Services, PLLC

      700 E Marshall Ave, 
      Longview, TX 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nithin Nayini is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Nayini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Sickle Cell Disease, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nayini is currently accepting new patients.

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

      North Texas Physician Services, PLLC

      700 E Marshall Ave, 
      Longview, TX 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Malasha Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Ventricular Tachycardia, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Christus Trinity Clinic

      703 E Marshall Ave, 
      Longview, TX 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lawrence Roe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Roe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Roe is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      703 E Marshall Ave, Suite 1001, 
      Longview, TX 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rodney Slone is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Slone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Slone is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      1603 Judson Rd, 
      Longview, TX 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sreeman Jampana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Jampana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jampana is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Associated Clinicians Of East Texas

      709 Hollybrook Dr, Suite 4500, 
      Longview, TX 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathleen Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gilbert Syndrome, Acquired Agranulocytosis, High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Associated Clinicians Of East Texas

      709 Hollybrook Dr, Suite 4500, 
      Longview, TX 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rucker Murry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Murry 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 Dementia. Dr. Murry is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Associated Clinicians Of East Texas

      709 Hollybrook Dr, Suite 4500, 
      Longview, TX 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Hart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Hart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Kidney Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Hart is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Associated Clinicians Of East Texas

      2901 4th St, 
      Longview, TX 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Tobin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Tobin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pneumonia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

      Associated Clinicians Of East Texas

      2901 4th St, 
      Longview, TX 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roger Kiser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Kiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin C Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Associated Clinicians Of East Texas

      2901 4th St, 
      Longview, TX 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Kemp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Kemp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Kemp is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Associated Clinicians Of East Texas

      707 Hollybrook Dr, 
      Longview, TX 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sanjay Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Associated Clinicians Of East Texas

      707 Hollybrook Dr, 
      Longview, TX 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Srinivas Rangu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Rangu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Rangu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      707 Hollybrook Dr, 
      Longview, TX 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Teel is an Otolaryngologist in Longview, Texas. Dr. Teel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Familial Deafness, and Mouth Ulcers.

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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 Longview, 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 Longview, 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 Longview, 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 Longview, 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 Longview, 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 Longview, 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 Longview, 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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