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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Weslaco, TX. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Gastroenterology Institute PA

      1330 E 6th St, Suite 305, 
      Weslaco, TX 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jose Rodriguez is a Gastroenterologist in Weslaco, Texas. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Gastroenterology Institute PA

      902 S Airport Dr, Suite 4, 
      Weslaco, TX 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Valeska Balderas is a Gastroenterologist in Weslaco, Texas. Dr. Balderas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Donna Medical Clinic, PLLC

      909 S Airport Dr, Weslaco Family Care Center, 
      Weslaco, TX 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jose Pena is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Weslaco, Texas. Dr. Pena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Pena is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      1401 E 8th St, 
      Weslaco, TX 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Berg is a Gastroenterologist in Weslaco, Texas. Dr. Berg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Rio Grande Valley Adult And Internal Medicine Specialists PA

      1010 James St, 
      Weslaco, TX 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Pedro Mcdougal is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Weslaco, Texas. Dr. Mcdougal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Enlarged Liver, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Mcdougal is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Rio Grande Valley Adult And Internal Medicine Specialists PA

      1010 James St, 
      Weslaco, TX 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Daisy Arce is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Weslaco, Texas. Dr. Arce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Arce is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Donna Medical Clinic, PLLC

      909 S Airport Dr, Weslaco Family Care Center, 
      Weslaco, TX 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alfonso Ochoa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Weslaco, Texas. Dr. Ochoa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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

      Donna Medical Clinic, PLLC

      2010 E Business Hwy 83, Donna Day And Night Clinic, 
      Donna, TX 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jorge Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Donna, Texas. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Enlarged Liver, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      102 N Salinas Blvd, Suite B, 
      Donna, TX 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Flores is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Donna, Texas. Dr. Flores is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Flores is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Donna Medical Clinic, PLLC

      307 N D Salinas Ave, 
      Donna, TX 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Harold Pean is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Donna, Texas. Dr. Pean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Pean is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Donna Medical Clinic, PLLC

      307 N D Salinas Blvd, 
      Donna, TX 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rosa Manrique is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Donna, Texas. Dr. Manrique is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Manrique is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Donna Medical Clinic, PLLC

      307 N D Salinas Blvd, 
      Donna, TX 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniela Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Donna, Texas. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      330 N Ohio Ave, 
      Mercedes, TX 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Pedro Penalo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mercedes, Texas. Dr. Penalo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Penalo is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Ralph Alhalel, P.A.

      1200 E Ridge Rd, Suite 5, 
      Mcallen, TX 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ralph Alhalel is a Gastroenterologist in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Alhalel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Barrett Esophagus, Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Mcallen Hospitalist Group PLLC

      1801 S 5th St, Suite 214, 
      Mcallen, TX 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Theodore Pettle is a Gastroenterologist in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Pettle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Mcallen Gastroenterology Clinic Lp

      1900 S Jackson Rd, Suite 11, 
      Mcallen, TX 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fatih Ozcelebi is a Gastroenterologist in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Ozcelebi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      1400 E Ridge Rd, Suite 7, 
      Mcallen, TX 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Manuel Reinoso is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Reinoso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Colitis, VIPoma, and Encopresis.

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

      Professional Imaging PLLC

      5215 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg Nursing And Rehab, 
      Edinburg, TX 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Donna Joule is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Edinburg, Texas. Dr. Joule is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Joule is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Renaissance Gastroenterology

      Edinburg, TX 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      S Badiga is a Gastroenterologist in Edinburg, Texas. Dr. Badiga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Renaissance Gastroenterology

      Edinburg, TX 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Asif Zamir is a Gastroenterologist in Edinburg, Texas. Dr. Zamir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Bronchobiliary Fistula, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Weslaco, 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 Weslaco, 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 Weslaco, 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 Weslaco, 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 Weslaco, 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 Weslaco, 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 Weslaco, 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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