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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Charlottesville, VA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    65 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      652 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 140, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Landes is an Otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Landes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Swimmer's Ear, Male Pattern Baldness, Teratocarcinosarcoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Landes is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      415 Ray C Hunt Dr, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Mcgarey is an Otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Mcgarey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Mcgarey is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1204 W Main St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Shonka is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Shonka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Renal Oncocytoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Shonka is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1204 W Main St, Fl 6, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Brand is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Brand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, and Short Philtrum. Dr. Brand is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1215 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Turkish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dennis Kumral is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Kumral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Collagenous Colitis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kumral is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1215 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amauri Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Gonzalez 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, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics | Gastroenterology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1215 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeremy Middleton is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Middleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Atresia of Small Intestine, Delayed Growth, and Bile Duct Stricture. Dr. Middleton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      415 Ray C Hunt Dr, Suite 2200, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Garneau is an Otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Garneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Garneau is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      415 Ray C Hunt Dr, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Dowling is an Otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Dowling has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Dowling is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      2965 Ivy Rd, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Delaney Carpenter is an Otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Carpenter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Carpenter is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1222 Jefferson Park Ave, Fl 3, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Daniero is an Otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Daniero is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Daniero is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Martha Jefferson Medical Group LLC

      500 Martha Jefferson Dr, Fl 5, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Norman Goldin is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Goldin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Goldin is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Martha Jefferson Medical Group LLC

      500 Martha Jefferson Dr, Fl 5, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Sagatelian is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Sagatelian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Lee St Fl 1, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Mann is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Mann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      1139 E High St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Emily Christman is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Christman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      1139 E High St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elliot Smith is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1215 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bryan Sauer is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Sauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sauer is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1215 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Copland is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Copland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1215 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Worthington is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Worthington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1215 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vanessa Shami is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Shami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Charlottesville, VA?

      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 Charlottesville, VA?

      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 Charlottesville, VA?

      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 Charlottesville, VA?

      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 Charlottesville, VA?

      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 Charlottesville, VA?

      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 Charlottesville, VA?

      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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