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

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Pasadena, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 235 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Pasadena, TX. Of these, 189 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Maurice S. Haddad
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Maurice Haddad, MD

    5050 Crenshaw Rd, Ste 200, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maurice Haddad, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Pasadena and nearby communities. Maurice Haddad specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Maurice Haddad, MD. To make an appointment, please call (281) 998-2488. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Haddad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Bay Center Family Physicians

    4343 Fairmont Pkwy, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alberto Romero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Romero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Monte E. Orahood
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Premier Health Care Group PLLC

    5050 Crenshaw Rd, Ste 100-1, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Monte Orahood, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Pasadena and nearby communities. Monte Orahood specializes in Internal Medicine and works at Premier Health Care Group. To make an appointment, please call (281) 487-1500. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Orahood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Bronchitis, Enlarged Liver, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    GI Specialists Of Houston

    1140 Westmount Dr Ste 350, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darshan Anandu is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Anandu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Ronald W. Killam
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    East Houston Physicians Group, PA

    11821 East Fwy, Ste 175, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Killam, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ronald Killam specializes in Internal Medicine and works at East Houston Physicians Group, PA. To make an appointment, please call (281) 768-7672. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Killam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants - Houston

    444 FM 1959 Rd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Darmadi is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Darmadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants - Houston

    444 FM 1959 Rd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suresh Rajendran is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rajendran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Indigestion, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rajendran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Lawrence R. Clarke, M.D.

    3801 Vista Rd Ste 400, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Clarke is an Otolaryngologist in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Clarke 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), Mastoiditis, Empyema, Septoplasty, and Myringotomy. Dr. Clarke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Multi-Specialty Clinic Of HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

    3801 Vista Rd Ste 360, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Raza is a Gastroenterologist in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Raza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Raza is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Premier Health Care Group PLLC

    5050 Crenshaw Rd, Ste 100-1, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Haddad, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Pasadena and nearby communities. Peter Haddad specializes in Internal Medicine and works at Premier Health Care Group. To make an appointment, please call (281) 487-1000. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Peptic Ulcer, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6243 Fairmont Pkwy Ste 203, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Fein is a Gastroenterologist in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Fein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colitis, and Esophagitis.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Dermatology | Gastroenterology | Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Dermatology | Gastroenterology | Physician Assistant

    Oliver Street 5.01(a) Inc

    5125 Preston Ave, Suite 150, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Bowden is a Dermatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Pasadena, Texas. Ms. Bowden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Ms. Bowden is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Deer Park Family Clinic, P.A.

    2910 Ctr St, 
    Deer Park, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Metz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Deer Park, Texas. Dr. Metz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Metz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Paul J Allencherril MD PA

    15035 East Fwy, 
    Channelview, TX 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Allencherril is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Channelview, Texas. Dr. Allencherril is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Allencherril is currently accepting new patients.

    Julina Ongkasuwan
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Otolaryngology

    1977 Butler Blvd, Ste E5.200, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    After completing residency training in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Ongkasuwan went on to complete fellowships in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Laryngology Care of the Professional Voice. She sees both adult and pediatric patients with voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. At the Baylor College of Medicine Institute for Voice and Swallowing and the Texas Children's Hospital Voice Clinic, Dr. Ongkasuwan combines state of the art imaging technology with a holistic multidisciplinary approach to laryngeal disorders. Dr. Ongkasuwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Croup, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants PLLC

    444 FM 1959 Rd Ste A, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahid Ali is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants - Houston

    444 FM 1959 Rd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sumanth Daram is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Daram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants - Houston

    444 FM 1959 Rd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Ojeas is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ojeas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants - Houston

    444 FM 1959 Rd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jignesh Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants - Houston

    444 FM 1959 Rd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natarajan Bala is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Indigestion. Dr. Bala is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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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