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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 149 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Chesapeake, VA. Of these, 113 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    149 providers found
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      113 Gainsborough Sq, Suite 101, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Howerton is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Howerton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      113 Gainsborough Sq, Suite 101, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Ricketts is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Ricketts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ricketts is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      113 Gainsborough Sq, Suite 101, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alex Williams is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      113 Gainsborough Sq, Suite 101, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gary Payman is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Payman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Acute Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Payman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      113 Gainsborough Sq, Suite 101, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Yagel is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Yagel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Yagel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      113 Gainsborough Sq, Suite 101, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jacqueline Salcedo is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Salcedo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Va, LLC

      661 Independence Pkwy, Suite 120, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Walid Makdisi is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Makdisi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Va, LLC

      661 Independence Pkwy, Suite 120, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shoba Mendu is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Mendu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 202, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bruce Waldholtz is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Waldholtz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Waldholtz is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Va, LLC

      661 Independence Pkwy, Suite 120, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alan Gamsey is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Gamsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Sentara Medical Group

      824 N Military Hwy, Suite 100, 
      Norfolk, VA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yiping Rao is a Gastroenterologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Rao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Chesapeake Ear Nose And Throat Associates PC

      500 Independence Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kimberly Pasquale is an Otolaryngologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Pasquale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Pasquale is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Chesapeake Ear Nose And Throat Associates PC

      500 Independence Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alan Keyes is an Otolaryngologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Keyes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Keyes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Chesapeake Ear Nose And Throat Associates PC

      500 Independence Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Debo is an Otolaryngologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Debo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Debo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Chesapeake Ear Nose And Throat Associates PC

      500 Independence Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Leonard is an Otolaryngologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Grass Allergy, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Leonard is currently accepting new patients.

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

      M Medical Group, Inc.

      688 Kingsborough Sq, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Johnstone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Johnstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Anemia, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Johnstone is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Ltd

      676 Kingsborough Sq, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Kalafsky is an Otolaryngologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Kalafsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, and Sialadenitis.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      109 Wimbledon Sq, Suite B, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Mauser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Mauser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Bayview Physician Services PC

      713 Volvo Pkwy, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      George Murrell is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Murrell 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), Enlarged Adenoids, Empyema, Sialadenitis, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Murrell is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group PC

      1100 Volvo Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Light is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Light is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Light is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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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